repentant

Etymology

From Old French repentant, present participle of repentir.

adj

  1. Feeling or showing sorrow for wrongdoing.
    I cannot believe that God wants us to kill no matter if this man is a sinner. God’s greatest commandment is one of love, not hate and revenge. I believe that this man is repentant for his wrongdoings. He has asked for forgiveness. 2013, Valorie Cunningham, Choices, FriesenPress

noun

  1. One who repents; a penitent.

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