penitent
🇬🇧 UK/'penitәnt/🇺🇸 US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Feeling or showing sincere regret and remorse for one's wrongdoings
忏悔的,悔罪的,悔过的
n.
A person who is sincerely sorry for their sins and seeks forgiveness
忏悔者,悔罪者
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.penitent attitude忏悔的态度
Example Sentences
- 1.
The penitent man confessed his crimes and asked for forgiveness.
- 2.
A penitent attitude is essential for genuine spiritual reform.