penitent
Example Sentences
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So then—can an inanimate tool such as this typewriter be penitent, reformed, and redeemed from the original sin of its creation?
From Slate • Mar. 16, 2024
In addition, while it is not absolutely forbidden, priests are strongly discouraged from directly asking whether a penitent has committed this or that particular sin.
From Washington Times • Jun. 21, 2023
He told me forgiveness and redemption, according to Christian teaching, "are not something we can earn, except by being genuinely humble, genuinely penitent and totally sincere in our wish to be forgiven".
From BBC • Nov. 27, 2022
In more recent years, Alfred Molina’s melancholic, David Suchet’s soulful innocent and John Malkovich’s penitent exile sought to dignify him.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2022
When he came back at times like this he would be petulant and penitent.
From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin
Vocabulary lists containing penitent
Grade 10, List 4
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