Repentant: meaning, definitions and examples
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repentant
[ rɪˈpɛntənt ]
feeling regret or remorse for one's actions
Feeling or expressing sincere regret or remorse; being penitent.
Synonyms
contrite, regretful, remorseful
Examples of usage
- She was repentant for her harsh words.
- He looked repentant as he apologized for his mistake.
Translations
Translations of the word "repentant" in other languages:
🇵🇹 arrependido
🇮🇳 पश्चातापी (pashchatapi)
🇩🇪 reumütig
🇮🇩 bertobat
🇺🇦 каючийся
🇵🇱 skruszony
🇯🇵 悔い改めた (kuiaretameta)
🇫🇷 repentant
🇪🇸 arrepentido
🇹🇷 pişman
🇰🇷 회개하는 (hoegae haneun)
🇸🇦 تائب (ta'ib)
🇨🇿 kající se
🇸🇰 kajúcny
🇨🇳 悔改的 (huǐgǎi de)
🇸🇮 kesajoč
🇮🇸 iðrandi
🇰🇿 өкінген (ökingen)
🇬🇪 მონანიე (monanie)
🇦🇿 tövbəkar
🇲🇽 arrepentido
Word origin
The word 'repentant' comes from the Latin word 'repentantem', which is the present participle of 'repentare', meaning 'to repent'. The concept of repentance has deep roots in religious and moral teachings, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging wrongdoing and seeking forgiveness. In various cultures and belief systems, being repentant is seen as a virtue that leads to personal growth and redemption.
See also: repent, repentance, repentantly, unrepentant.