repentant
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for repentant, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Showing sincere sorrow or regret for wrongdoing.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Old French repentant, present participle of repentir, "to repent."
Full origin of repentant →Frequently asked questions
What does “repentant” mean?
The word “repentant” means showing sincere sorrow or regret for wrongdoing. In plain terms, genuinely sorry and wishing to make amends.
How do you pronounce “repentant”?
“Repentant” is pronounced ruh-PEHN-tuhnt (/ɹəˈpɛntənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “repentant” in a sentence?
Here is “repentant” used in a sentence: “The repentant employee apologized to the whole team.”
What part of speech is “repentant”?
“Repentant” is an adjective.
Where does the word “repentant” come from?
The word “repentant” comes from Old French. From Old French repentant, present participle of repentir, "to repent.".