repentant

Dictionary: re·pen·tant (rĭ-pĕn'tənt) pronunciation

adj.
Characterized by or demonstrating repentance; penitent.

repentantly re·pen'tant·ly adv.

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adjective

Feeling or expressing regret for one's sins or misdeeds: compunctious, contrite, penitent, penitential, regretful, remorseful, sorry. See regret/impenitence.
Expressing or inclined to express an apology: apologetic, contrite, penitent, regretful, sorry. See regret/impenitence.

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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds
Synonym: penitent
Antonym: unrepentant (meaning #1)

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