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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-derived
penpunish, penalty
+
itconnector
+
entperforming, being in a state
=penitent

Common 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.

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