penitent

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penitent

A penitent person kneels in quiet reflection.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds: The word "penitent" describes the state of feeling regretful and sorry for having done something wrong, often with a desire to atone or make amends.

  2. Noun:

    • (In religious contexts, especially Roman Catholic) a person who repents for wrongdoing: A "penitent" is an individual who confesses their sins and seeks forgiveness, often through a formal sacrament like penance.
Examples of Usage

  • Adjective:

    • He was deeply penitent for his harsh words.
    • She gave a penitent apology, promising never to repeat the mistake.

  • Noun:

    • The priest listened attentively to the penitent in the confessional.
    • In many traditions, a penitent seeks absolution for their sins.
Advanced Usage

  • "To be penitent for": To feel remorse specifically for a particular action.

    • He was penitent for his role in the misunderstanding.

  • "In a penitent mood/frame of mind": Describing a temporary state of feeling remorseful.

    • After the argument, she was in a penitent frame of mind.
Variants and Related Words

  • Penitence (n): The state or quality of being penitent; repentance.

    • His face showed deep penitence.

  • Penitential (adj): Relating to or expressing penitence or penance.

    • The pilgrimage was a penitential journey.

  • Penitentiary (n): A prison for people convicted of serious crimes. (Note: This is a distinct, institutional meaning derived from the concept of penance).

Synonyms
  • Adjective: Remorseful, contrite, repentant, regretful, sorry.
  • Noun: Sinner, confessor, wrongdoer (specifically one seeking forgiveness).
Antonyms
  • Adjective: Unrepentant, impenitent, remorseless, defiant.
  • Noun (conceptual): The unrepentant; the defiant.
Related Phrases

  • "A penitent heart": A sincere and remorseful attitude.

    • Forgiveness is offered to those with a penitent heart.

  • "To hear a penitent": (Ecclesiastical) To listen to someone's confession.

    • It is the priest's duty to hear a penitent.
penitent

A penitent person kneels in quiet reflection.

Adjective
  1. feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds
Noun
  1. (Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)

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