repentant
Repentant (adjective) means showing sincere sorrow or regret for wrongdoing. Example: “The repentant employee apologized to the whole team.”
How to use repentant
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGenuinely sorry and wishing to make amends.
Word forms
more repentant comparative, repentants plural, most repentant superlative
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The _____ employee apologized to the whole team.
Etymology
From Old French repentant, present participle of repentir, "to repent."
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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.".