Penitent

Penitent (Adj.)

Pronunciation: pen-i-tuhnt

Word Meaning: Feeling or expressing sorrow and remorse for one’s wrongdoing; repentant.

Uses in Sentence:

1. The criminal appeared penitent during the court hearing, seeking forgiveness for his actions.
2. She was genuinely penitent for the mistake she had made and apologized sincerely.

Synonyms:

1. Repentant
2. Remorseful
3. Sorry
4. Regretful
5. Contrite

Antonyms:

1. Unrepentant
2. Defiant
3. Unapologetic
4. Impenitent
5. Unremorseful

Word Meaning in Hindi: पछताया हुआ (Pachtaaya Hua) or पश्चातापी (Pashchataapi)

Word uses in Hindi:

1. अपराधी ने अपने कार्यों के लिए क्षमा मांगते हुए न्यायालय में पछताया हुआ दिखाई दिया। (The criminal appeared penitent during the court hearing, seeking forgiveness for his actions.)
2. उसने जिस गलती की थी, उसके लिए वह वास्तविक रूप से पछताया हुई थी और उसने सच्चे मन से माफी मांगी। (She was genuinely penitent for the mistake she had made and apologized sincerely.)