Synonyms of impenitent

impenitent

adjective

(ˌ)im-ˈpe-nə-tənt 

as in ruthless

not sorry for having done wrong

an impenitent criminal who said he'd do it all over again, given the chance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ruthless
• unrepentant
• cruel
• remorseless
• evil
• shameless
• immoral
• unashamed
• merciless
• pitiless
• vicious
• unrighteous
• unregenerate
• unmerciful
• iniquitous
• villainous
• wicked
• vile
• compassionless
• callous
• nefarious
• reprobate
• obdurate
• heartless
• inhumane
• soulless
• hard-hearted
• inhuman
• unfeeling
• cold-blooded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• guilty
• penitent
• ashamed
• repentant
• contrite
• apologetic
• remorseful
• sorry
• regretful
• rueful
• sympathetic
• merciful
• warm
• sensitive
• charitable
• shamed
• humane
• compassionate
• compunctious
• shamefaced
• tender
• hangdog
• softhearted
• tenderhearted
• warmhearted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of impenitent

For her part, having faced such criticism for over four decades, Newkirk remains blissfully impenitent. — Jan Dutkiewicz, Vox, 8 Aug. 2024

Among the various allegations put forward are reports of drugging and fascist group chats, slave labour and foot photograph farms, with the brand’s impenitent founder Stephan Marsan at its centre. — Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2024

But they were also imbued with a sense of impenitent joy that was paramount to the show. — Tara Gonzalez, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 June 2023