penitent

Meanings

• noun

  A person who recognizes and regrets past mistakes and seeks to make amends for them.

  - "After the scandal, the penitent CEO apologized to the public."
  - "The penitent thief returned the stolen goods and asked for forgiveness."
  - "The penitent sinner went to confession and received absolution."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɛnɪtənt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

penaunt , contrite , repentant

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with penitent
repent , lament , ment

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Variants

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penitent , penitently , penitents

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Etymology

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Originally meant 's Sorrowful, from Latin paenitentia, from paenitere, to repent, from poenitus, past participle of poenire, to pay a penalty.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'penitent' comes from the Latin word 'paenitentia', which means 's sorrow'.

2. The penitent's journey is a common theme in many religious and spiritual traditions.

3. In some cultures, the penitent is required to wear a visible symbol of their penance, such as a sackcloth or ashes.

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Related Concepts

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1. repentance: The act of feeling remorse for past actions and making amends for them.

2. confession: The act of acknowledging one's sins or mistakes to another person, typically a priest or spiritual advisor.

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Culture

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The penitent is a common figure in literature, art, and religion. In Christianity, the penitent sinner is a central theme in many works of art, particularly during the medieval period. The penitent is also a common archetype in literature, such as in Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment and Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities.

How to Memorize "penitent"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a heavy heart, bowed in sorrow and seeking forgiveness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of regret and making amends.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Penitent Pete' to remember the meaning.

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