Penitent

/ˈpɛnɪtənt/

noun

  1. One who repents of sin; one sorrowful on account of his or her transgressions.

  2. One under church censure, but admitted to penance; one undergoing penance.

  3. One under the direction of a confessor.

Synonyms: penaunt

adjective

  1. Feeling pain or sorrow on account of one's sins or offenses; feeling sincere guilt.

  2. Doing penance.

Synonyms: contrite, repentant

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