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What Does Penitent Mean?

Adjective

  • Feeling sorry for something bad you did.
  • Trying to do better after making a mistake.

Noun

  • A person who feels sorry for something wrong they did.
  • Someone who is trying to make up for their mistakes.

Penitent — Full Explanation

Penitent means feeling sorry for something you did wrong. It's like when you accidentally hurt a friend's feelings and you feel bad about it.

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Penitent Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
पश्चात्ताप

pashchattap

क्षमाप्रार्थी

kshamapraarthi

पश्चात्तापी

pashchattapee

kannada
ಪೆನಿಟೆಂಟ್ (Penitent)

penitent

ಕ್ಷಮೆ (Kshame)

kshame

ಮನ್ನಣೆ (Mannane)

mannane

bengali
অনুতপ্ত (onutopto)

onutopto

দুঃখিত (dukkhito)

dukkhito

অনুতপ্ত (onutopto)

onutopto

Frequently Asked Questions About Penitent

What does 'penitent' mean?
The word 'penitent' means feeling sorry for something you did wrong and wanting to make it better.
How do you pronounce 'penitent'?
You pronounce 'penitent' like this: PEN-i-tent.
What is the origin of the word 'penitent'?
The word 'penitent' comes from the Latin word 'paenitens', which means feeling regret or sorrow.
What is the meaning of 'penitent' in Kannada?
The word 'penitent' in Kannada is 'ಪಶ್ಚಾತ್ತಾಪ' (Paścāt tāpa).