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repentant

1 of 1adjective
/rɪˈpɛntənt/
Forms:more repentant,most repentant
1

feeling regret or guilt for one's wrongdoing or sin

  • He sent a repentant message, hoping to mend the broken friendship.
  • The student had a repentant expression when admitting to cheating on the exam.
  • The repentant thief returned the stolen goods to their rightful owner.
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