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Definition of Penitent
1. Adjective. Feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds.
Also: Ashamed, Bad, Regretful, Sorry
Similar to: Contrite, Remorseful, Rueful, Ruthful, Penitential, Penitentiary
Antonyms: Impenitent, Unrepentant
Derivative terms: Penitence, Repent, Repent, Repentance
2. Noun. (Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor).
Generic synonyms: Religious Person
Specialized synonyms: Flagellant
Definition of Penitent
1. a. Feeling pain or sorrow on account of sins or offenses; repentant; contrite; sincerely affected by a sense of guilt, and resolved on amendment of life.
2. n. One who repents of sin; one sorrowful on account of his transgressions.
Definition of Penitent
1. Adjective. Feeling pain or sorrow on account of sins or offenses; repentant; contrite; sincerely affected by a sense of guilt, and resolved on amendment of life. ¹
2. Adjective. Doing penance. ¹
3. Noun. One who repents of sin; one sorrowful on account of his or her transgressions. ¹
4. Noun. One under church censure, but admitted to penance; one undergoing penance. ¹
5. Noun. One under the direction of a confessor. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Penitent
1. a person who repents his sins [n -S]
Medical Definition of Penitent
1. 1. One who repents of sin; one sorrowful on account of his transgressions. 2. One under church censure, but admitted to penance; one undergoing penance. 3. One under the direction of a confessor. Penitents is an appellation given to certain fraternities in Roman Catholic countries, distinguished by their habit, and employed in charitable acts. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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