Penitent

Synonyms of penitent

• repentant
• regretful
• remorseful

Antonyms of penitent

• unrepentant
• unremorseful
• impenitent

Collocations of penitent

penitent sinner

Frequency: 70 %

The penitent sinner asked for forgiveness.

genuinely penitent

Frequency: 60 %

He seemed genuinely penitent for his mistakes.

truly penitent

Frequency: 50 %

She was truly penitent and sought redemption.

deeply penitent

Frequency: 45 %

She was deeply penitent for her actions.

Idiomatic Expressions for penitent

• Phrase: penitent sinner
  Meaning: someone who feels remorse for their sins and seeks forgiveness
  Usage: The priest offered guidance and support to the penitent sinner who sought redemption.