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repentant Synonyms

Another word for repentant

Choosing another word for repentant depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Expressing or feeling sincere remorse, regret, or contrition for one's past wrongdoings, mistakes, or sins.

Usage Example

"The penitent student wrote a heartfelt letter of apology to the teacher for disrupting the class."

Strongest
penitent
contrite
remorseful
Strong
rueful
regretful
apologetic
sorrowful
ashamed
chastened

• noun (Context 2)

A person who repents or feels deep remorse for past sins or wrongdoings; a penitent.

Usage Example

"The monastery offered a quiet refuge for repentants seeking spiritual renewal and forgiveness."

Strongest
penitent

Opposites of repentant

The opposite of repentant shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unrepentant
impenitent
remorseless
unapologetic
unashamed
defiant
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• Nearby Words

repeller
repent
repentance
repentant
repentantly
repercussion
repertoire

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Repentant. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/repentant
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