Sekirov Dictionary

penitent

/ˈpɛnɪtənt/

noun3

  1. One who repents of sin; one sorrowful on account of their transgressions.
  2. One under church censure, but admitted to penance; one undergoing penance.
  3. One under the direction of a confessor.

adjective2

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

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