impenitent

/im'penitənt/
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impenitent

The impenitent child refused to apologize for breaking the vase.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Not feeling or showing regret or sorrow for having done wrong; not penitent. This describes a person who does not feel remorseful or guilty for their actions and shows no desire to apologize or change.
    • Impervious to moral persuasion. This describes a state of being stubbornly resistant to appeals for remorse, repentance, or moral correction.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective:
    • The impenitent criminal showed no remorse for his actions during the trial.
    • Despite the harm caused, he remained impenitent and defiant.
    • Her impenitent attitude made reconciliation impossible.
Advanced Usage
  • "Die impenitent": To die without expressing regret or seeking forgiveness for one's sins or wrongdoings.
    • The old legend warned that villains who died impenitent would not find peace.
Variants and Related Words
  • Impenitence (n): The state or quality of being impenitent; a lack of regret or remorse.
    • His impenitence shocked the community.
  • Impenitently (adv): In an impenitent manner.
    • He stared impenitently at the judge.
Synonyms
  • Unrepentant: Not feeling or expressing regret for one's sins or wrongdoings.
  • Remorseless: Without regret or guilt.
  • Unashamed: Feeling or showing no guilt or embarrassment.
Antonyms
  • Penitent: Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.
  • Remorseful: Filled with deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.
  • Contrite: Feeling or expressing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt.
impenitent

The impenitent child refused to apologize for breaking the vase.

Adjective
  1. impervious to moral persuasion
  2. not penitent or remorseful

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