penitent
adjective/ˈpɛnɪtənt/
Frequency rank: #19,038 most common English word
Meaning
Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant.
Example sentence
The judge was moved by how penitent the convicted man seemed during his sentencing.
Synonyms & related words
- remorseful
- repentant
- regretful
- contrite
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