repentant

/rɪˈpɛntənt/
adjective
  1. Feeling or showing that you are sorry for something wrong you have done.
    • The repentant criminal asked the judge for a second chance.
    • He had a repentant look on his face after breaking the vase.
    • The repentant student wrote a letter of apology to the teacher.
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