repentant
adjectiveUK /rɪˈpentənt/
US /rɪˈpentənt/
Feeling sorry for something wrong you did and wanting to do better.
The repentant boy apologized to his sister for breaking her toy.
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2. Showing that you feel bad about a mistake and want to change.
She gave a repentant smile after forgetting his birthday.
3. In religious use, feeling deep sorrow for sin and turning away from it.
The repentant traveler knelt in prayer at the old church.
4. Willing to admit a fault and make things right.
His repentant words convinced the teacher he was truly sorry.