paenitens — meaning in English

English meaning

• contrite adjective Genuinely sorry and remorseful about something one has done wrong.
• penitent adj Feeling genuine sorrow or guilt for having done wrong.

Senses

paenitens is used for these senses in English:

• contrite Sincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one’s own actions.
• penitent Feeling pain or sorrow on account of one's sins or offenses; feeling sincere guilt.

penitent — full definition

1. adj Feeling genuine sorrow or guilt for having done wrong.
2. noun A person who feels and shows remorse for their wrongdoing, especially in a religious context.