Repentant

/rɪˈpɛntənt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Feeling or expressing sincere regret or remorse for one's wrongdoing or sins.

After realizing the consequences of his actions, he became truly repentant.

Characterized by a sense of regret for past behavior or actions.

The repentant sinner sought forgiveness from those he had wronged.

Expressing remorse or contrition; feeling or showing regret.

She offered a repentant apology, acknowledging the hurt she had caused.

From Middle English repentant, from Old French repentant, present participle of repenter.

repentant smile

A smile that conveys a sense of regret or apology.

repentant heart

A heart that is filled with sorrow for sin or wrongdoing.

repent

To feel or express sincere regret or remorse.

penance

Voluntary self-punishment inflicted as an outward expression of repentance.

Feeling sorry for acting wrong.

After the argument, he was totally in a repentant mood.

Trying to make up for bad behavior.

She brought flowers as a repentant gesture after their fight.