penitent

• Испытывающий или выражающий печаль и сожаление о содеянном неправильном поступке; кающийся.

Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant.

1. Feeling remorseC1formal

   Feeling or expressing sincere regret for having done something wrong.

   Кающийся

   • The penitent thief asked for forgiveness before his execution.
   • She wrote a penitent letter to her friend after the argument.
   • His penitent expression showed he truly regretted his actions.

   Synonymsapologeticcontriteregretfulremorsefulrepentantruefulsorry

   Antonymsimpenitentremorselessunrepentant

• Существительное, обозначающее человека, который выражает сожаление о своих проступках или грехах, особенно в контексте Римско-католической церкви, где он может искать покаяние под руководством духовника.

A noun referring to a person who expresses regret for their wrongdoing or sins, particularly within the context of the Roman Catholic Church where they may seek penance under the guidance of a confessor.

1. Person who repentsC1formal

   A person who feels or expresses regret for their wrongdoing, especially one who seeks forgiveness through religious confession or penance.

   Кающийся

   • The penitent knelt before the priest to confess his sins.
   • In the church, a penitent was assigned prayers as an act of atonement.
   • The penitent sought absolution for his past mistakes.

   Synonymsconfessor