Penitent: meaning, definitions and examples
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penitent
[ ˈpɛnɪtənt ]
feeling
Feeling or expressing remorse for one's misdeeds or sins; repentant.
Synonyms
regretful, remorseful, repentant
Examples of usage
- He was deeply penitent for his actions.
- She spoke in a soft, penitent voice.
religion
A person who repents their sins and seeks forgiveness.
Synonyms
contrite, remorseful, repentant
Examples of usage
- The penitents gathered in the church to seek absolution.
- She lived the rest of her life as a penitent, seeking redemption.
Translations
Translations of the word "penitent" in other languages:
🇵🇹 penitente
🇮🇳 प्रायश्चित करने वाला
🇩🇪 reumütig
🇮🇩 bertobat
🇺🇦 покаянний
🇵🇱 pokutujący
🇯🇵 悔い改めた
🇫🇷 pénitent
🇪🇸 penitente
🇹🇷 tövbekar
🇰🇷 참회하는
🇸🇦 تائب
🇨🇿 kající se
🇸🇰 kajúcny
🇨🇳 悔罪
🇸🇮 kesajoč
🇮🇸 iðrandi
🇰🇿 тәубе етуші
🇬🇪 მობრუნებული
🇦🇿 tövbə edən
🇲🇽 penitente
Word origin
The word 'penitent' originated from the Latin word 'paenitent-' (stem of paenitens), present participle of paenitere 'make sorry', from paene 'almost' + a base of unknown origin. The concept of penitence has deep roots in religious and moral traditions, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and seeking forgiveness for one's wrongdoings.