penitent English

Meaning penitent meaning

What does penitent mean?

penitent

— noun (Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)

— adjective feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds

Synonyms penitent synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as penitent?

penitent English » English

repentant

contrite

sorry

regretful

rueful

repent

remorseful

ruthful

apologetic

repenting

regret

penance

nieve penitente

feel remorse

confess

Topics penitent topics

What do people use penitent to talk about?

Language and thought Emotion Feel bad

Sorry

• What words describe someone who feels sorry?
  sorry penitent regretful remorseful rueful convicted guilty contrite repentant