unpenitent

Meanings

• adjective

  Not repentant or regretful for past actions or mistakes.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unpenitent
repent , lament , ment , lamented , relent , aggrieve , grieve , bereaved , deplore , implore , intone , repentant , relentless , reprieve , sentient

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Variants

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impenitent , impenitently

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'penitentia' meaning 'penance' or 'repentance', unpenitent means not having shown or felt regret or remorse.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unpenitent' was used in the title of a novel by French author Émile Zola, published in 1865.

2. In religious contexts, an 'unpenitent sinner' is someone who refuses to seek forgiveness for their sins.

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Related Concepts

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1. penitent: A person who has repented or shown regret for past wrongdoings or mistakes.

2. repentance: The feeling or act of regretting past wrongdoings and seeking forgiveness.

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Culture

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The term 'unpenitent' has been used in various literary works to describe characters who refuse to acknowledge or regret their past mistakes or wrongdoings. In art, it can be depicted as a figure who stands defiantly against the consequences of their actions, often symbolizing stubbornness or pride.

How to Memorize "unpenitent"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person who refuses to apologize or show regret for their actions, even when faced with the consequences.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of stubbornness or pride, as someone who refuses to admit fault or error.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Unpenitent Uprightly Understands Never Pardoned Errors Totally' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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