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| Main Entry: | |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | penitent |
| Synonyms: | apologetic, atoning, compunctious, contrite, regretful, remorseful, sorry |
| Main Entry: | penitential |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | remorseful |
| Synonyms: | apologetic, attritional, chastened, compunctious, conscience-stricken, contrite, guilt-ridden, mournful, penitent, regretful, repentant, rueful, sad, self-reproachful, sorrowful, sorry* |
* = informal/non-formal usage
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