penitent
/ˈpɛnɪtənt/
adjective
- Feeling or showing regret for having done something wrong; sorry.
- The penitent child apologized for breaking the vase.
- His penitent expression made it clear he understood his mistake.
- She wrote a penitent letter to her friend after the argument.
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noun
- A person who feels regret for wrongdoing, especially one who seeks forgiveness or performs an act of penance.
- In medieval times, penitents would often go on pilgrimages.
- Each penitent was asked to reflect on their actions.
- The priest listened to the penitent in the confessional.