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单词 repentant
释义

repentant

/rɪˈpɛntənt /
adjective
Expressing or feeling sincere regret and remorse; remorseful: he is truly repentant for his incredible naivety and stupidity...
  • He later gave bread to the poor, which upset his mother; she subsequently died, and he felt guilty and repentant - that his action of giving bread was somehow the cause.
  • When Dunia returns to her father's grave and breaks down in tears, the reader can surmise that she is ashamed and repentant.
  • She tried to ignore how adorable he looked, all contrite and repentant.

Synonyms

penitent, contrite, regretful, full of regret, sorrowful, rueful, remorseful, apologetic, conscience-stricken, ashamed, guilt-ridden, chastened, self-reproachful, shamefaced, guilty
rare compunctious
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