Find Antonyms

penitence Antonyms

Opposite of penitence

Pinning down the opposite of penitence requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
JUMP TO:

• noun (Context 1)

The feeling or action of showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentance.

Usage Example

"He bowed his head in quiet impenitence after realizing how deeply his careless remarks had hurt his friend."

Strongest
impenitence
remorselessness
Strong
obduracy
defiance

Similar words to penitence

Words similar to penitence shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

repentance
contrition
remorse
compunction
regret
atonement
penance
See all synonyms of penitence

• Nearby Words

penetrative
peninsula
peninsular
penitence
penitent
penitently
penna

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Penitence. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/penitence
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.