Definition of repentant
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:experiencing repentance :penitent
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:expressive of repentance
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The focus is the three main Marys of the New Testament: the Virgin Mary, and two women usually portrayed as repentant sinners, Mary Magdalene and Mary of Egypt, whose lives the Roman Catholic Church often plays down.
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Ryan said to USA Today, reiterating the firm’s previous statement and repentant stance.
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The day, more broadly, also seemed to stamp Rodriguez’s return from pariah status after his yearlong drug suspension, marking him as a still vital player for the Yankees and a repentant one at that.
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Unlike many scientists who file immediate lawsuits when they're caught, Friedman was repentant, resigning from his positions at both Brigham and Women's, and Harvard.
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First Known Use of repentant
13th century
repentant Synonyms
Synonyms
apologetic, compunctious, penitent, regretful, remorseful, contrite, rueful, sorryAntonyms
impenitent, remorseless, unapologetic, unrepentantRelated Words
ashamed, shamefaced, sheepish; dolorous, grieving, lugubrious, mournful, plaintive, sorrowful, wailing, weeping, woefulNear Antonyms
compassionless, cruel, merciless, pitiless, ruthless, unmerciful; shameless, unashamedREPENTANT Defined for Kids
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