penitent
IPA: pˈɛnɪtɪnt
noun
- One who repents of sin; one sorrowful on account of their transgressions.
- One under church censure, but admitted to penance; one undergoing penance.
- One under the direction of a confessor.
adjective
- Feeling pain or sorrow on account of one's sins or offenses; feeling sincere guilt.
- Doing penance.
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