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Impenitently: meaning, definitions and examples

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impenitently

 

[ ɪmˈpɛnɪtəntli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

moral behavior

Impenitently describes an attitude where one feels no remorse or regret for wrong actions. This behavior is often observed in individuals who continue on a path of wrongdoing despite being aware of the moral implications. The term suggests a stubbornness in maintaining one's course of action, often disregarding the consequences. People impenitently reject opportunities for reconciliation or change, firmly holding onto their beliefs or behaviors.

Synonyms

incorrigibly, shamelessly, unrepentantly

Examples of usage

  • He impenitently ignored the advice given by his friends.
  • The criminal acted impenitently even during the trial.
  • She impenitently continued her deceitful ways.

Translations

Translations of the word "impenitently" in other languages:

🇵🇹 impenitentemente

🇮🇳 अपराधी मनोवृत्ति से

🇩🇪 unbußfertig

🇮🇩 tanpa penyesalan

🇺🇦 некаючи

🇵🇱 niepokutnie

🇯🇵 悔い改めないで

🇫🇷 impenitemment

🇪🇸 impenitentemente

🇹🇷 pişman olmadan

🇰🇷 회개하지 않고

🇸🇦 بلا ندم

🇨🇿 nepokorně

🇸🇰 nepokorne

🇨🇳 不悔地

🇸🇮 neobžaloval

🇮🇸 án iðrunar

🇰🇿 кешірмей

🇬🇪 არასდროს ნანობით

🇦🇿 peşman olmadan

🇲🇽 sin arrepentimiento

Word origin

The word 'impenitently' is derived from the root 'penitent', which comes from the Latin 'paenitentem', the present participle of 'paenitere', meaning 'to regret'. In English, 'penitent' describes a state of feeling or showing sorrow for having done wrong, while the prefix 'im-' negates this feeling. Thus, when the suffix '-ly' is added, it transforms 'impenitent' into an adverb describing the manner in which one acts without regret. This term has its origins in Middle English, around the 14th century, and has been utilized in both formal and literary contexts to convey a strong sense of moral defiance.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,391, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.