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Definitions

penitent

[pen-i-tuhnt] / ˈpɛn ɪ tənt /

ADJECTIVE

shamed, sorrowful

Synonyms

STRONG

repentant

WEAK

abject apologetic atoning attritional compunctious conscience-stricken contrite penitential regretful remorseful rueful sorry

Antonyms

WEAK

happy unashamed unrepentent

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