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repentant

re·pen·tant

UK/ɹəˈpɛntənt/ US/rɪˈpɛntʌnt/ rare

adjective

1.

feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds

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Origin

From Middle English repentant, from Old French repentant, present participle of repentir. By surface analysis, repent + -ant.

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