repentant
feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds (Freq. 1) • Syn: penitent • Ant: unrepentant, impenitent (for: penitent) • Similar to: contrite, remorseful, rueful, ruthful, penitential, penitentiary • See Also: ashamed, regretful, sorry, bad • Derivationally related forms: repentance, repent, penitent (for: penitent), penitence (for: penitent)
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