penitent
adjectiveHow many syllables in penitent?
There are 3 syllables in the word penitent.How to pronounce penitent:
Definition of penitent:
- penitent (adjective):
- feeling regret for one's sins
- feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds.
- feeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses repentant
Synonyms for penitent:
abject
apologetic
ashamed
atoning
bad
compunctious
conscience-stricken
contrite
penitential
penitentiary
regretful
remorseful
repentant
rueful
ruthful
sheepish
sorrowful
sorry
weeping
Antonyms for penitent:
abandoned
affectless
apathetic
as hard as nails
attrite
avowed
bloodless
brazen
brutal
callous
candid
careless
cheerful
cold
compassionless
confirmed
conscienceless
content
cruel
defiant
defying
delighted
desensitised
desensitized
glad
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