impenitent
adjective
im·pen·i·tent (ˌ)im-ˈpe-nə-tənt 
: not penitent
impenitently adverb
Synonyms
- remorseless
- shameless
- unashamed
- unrepentant
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Example Sentences
an impenitent criminal who said he'd do it all over again, given the chance
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Late Latin impaenitent-, impaenitens, from Latin in- + paenitent-, paenitens penitent
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
impenitent
adjective
as in unrepentant
not sorry for having done wrong an impenitent criminal who said he'd do it all over again, given the chance Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- unrepentant
- ruthless
- cruel
- remorseless
- evil
- merciless
- immoral
- reprobate
- unashamed
- shameless
- unregenerate
- pitiless
- unrighteous
- unmerciful
- compassionless
- vicious
- iniquitous
- obdurate
- wicked
- villainous
- callous
- vile
- hard-hearted
- heartless
- nefarious
- inhumane
- unfeeling
- soulless
- inhuman
- cold-blooded
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- guilty
- penitent
- repentant
- contrite
- remorseful
- apologetic
- regretful
- sorry
- rueful
- shamed
- compunctious
- merciful
- shamefaced
- sympathetic
- hangdog
- ashamed
- warm
- humane
- compassionate
- charitable
- sensitive
- softhearted
- tender
- tenderhearted
- warmhearted