repentant

adjective

ri-ˈpen-tᵊnt How to pronounce repentant (audio)
Definition of repentantnext
as in remorseful
feeling sorrow for a wrong that one has done repentant sinners

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Recent Examples of repentant Moore gives one of her quietest performances as repentant cowboy Kiefer’s former lover, Mary Alice. — Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2025 Lyttleton discerned that if Saul was truly converted to Christ, the only explanation was the one Saul himself provided; namely, that the risen Christ appeared to him and called him to repentant faith. — Dan Miller, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025 Released 24 years after a debut verse on an album no less auspicious than Outkast’s Stankonia, this was a veteran artist taking stock, vividly drawing the lines between the struggling kid and the grateful, repentant adult. — Christopher R. Weingarten, Rolling Stone, 1 Aug. 2024 The repentant Barbosa who was glad getting caught forced her to quit. — Lauren Smiley, WIRED, 10 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for repentant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repentant
  1. remorseful
  2. ashamed
  3. sorry
  4. penitent
  5. apologetic
  6. contrite
  7. regretful
Adjective
  • Outside the courtroom, attorney Eric Clayman told reporters that Watson is remorseful and didn’t want to hurt Ibrahim.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • Lil Wayne is feeling remorseful after leaving fans in Maine high and dry.
    — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of remorseful
Adjective
  • By shutting down conversations or not answering kids' questions, Chambers said, parents can unintentionally send the message that periods and puberty are something to be ashamed of.
    — Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • She would be horrified, hurt—ashamed, even, of Zeenat’s behavior.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 June 2026
Definition of ashamed
Adjective
  • This is Ian coming into contact with me through the cosmos and saying, ‘Look, sorry for taking your name.
    — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
  • The following selections span the gambit from absorbent coasters to rattan coasters to high-quality pieces that are only occasionally dishwasher-safe—sorry.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2026
Definition of sorry
Adjective
  • In his speech to the Spanish parliament Monday, Leo framed the right of the church to keep priest-penitent conversations confidential as a matter of freedom of religion.
    — Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
  • Schwimmer expressed skepticism over West’s Wall Street Journal ad, which contains penitent statements that the rapper has not offered in any live interviews or other public appearances.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
Definition of penitent
Adjective
  • Instead of trying to hide the battery pack behind oversized body panels, the Streetdog integrates it into the overall silhouette in a way that feels deliberate rather than apologetic.
    — Utkarsh Sood June 27, New Atlas, 27 June 2026
  • Palmer was immediately apologetic, though her family was already laughing.
    — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
Definition of apologetic
Adjective
  • On Sunday a contrite Brewster apologized.
    — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026
  • McGuire indicated that Sorsby is contrite about it all and said that the quarterback could speak publicly soon.
    — Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Definition of contrite
Adjective
  • Regina genuinely likes Louis, is regretful about getting loud with him, and after learning about Claudia feels sorry for him.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • That’s interesting because there’s not been a case being made for going back in, just a lot of regretful noises.
    — Mishal Husain, Bloomberg, 22 May 2026
Definition of regretful

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