Antonyms for penitent

Grammar : Adj

Spell : pen-i-tuhnt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈpɛn ɪ tənt

Definition of penitent

Origin : mid-14c., from Old French pénitent (14c.) and directly from Latin paenitentem (see penitence). As a noun, late 14c., from the adjective.

adj shamed, sorrowful

Example sentences :

But if she began to cry, then Harry had the worst of it, and was as penitent as any good child.
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

The praying of this petition presupposes a penitent state of heart.
Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump

Macdonald's always the first one to go up to the penitent bench.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

It only needed a beginning, and the penitent bench would be crowded.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

She was surprised at no longer seeing the penitent, who had already gone.
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

She still saw the dress of the penitent who was at the confessional near the entrance.
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

Had not the penitent Harold more peace at the last than the king Henry?
Extract from : « Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II » by Charlotte Mary Yonge

There was also the penitent wolf, who had restored a little pig he had intended eating.
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

Have mercy upon him, and give him a penitent heart, and wash away his sin.
Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon

I hope not: but God can pardon the penitent, however great their offences.
Extract from : « Homeward Bound » by James Fenimore Cooper

Synonyms for penitent

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