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- [im-pen-i-tuh nt]
- /ɪmˈpɛn ɪ tənt/
- /ɪm.ˈpe.nɪ.tənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-pen-i-tuh nt]
- /ɪmˈpɛn ɪ tənt/
Definitions of impenitent word
- adjective impenitent not feeling regret about one's sin or sins; obdurate. 1
- noun impenitent Not feeling shame or regret about one's actions or attitudes. 1
- adjective impenitent not remorseful 1
- adjective impenitent not sorry or penitent; unrepentant 0
- adjective impenitent without regret, shame, or remorse; unrepentant 0
- noun impenitent an impenitent person 0
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Origin of impenitent
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Late Latin impaenitent- (stem of impaenitēns) unrepentant. See im-2, penitent
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Parts of speech for Impenitent
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
impenitent popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
impenitent usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for impenitent
adj impenitent
- hardened — made or become hard or harder.
- obdurate — unmoved by persuasion, pity, or tender feelings; stubborn; unyielding.
- remorseless — without remorse; merciless; pitiless; relentless.
- uncontrite — caused by or showing sincere remorse.
adjective impenitent
- unrepentant — repenting; penitent; experiencing repentance.
- unremorseful — full of remorse.
- unapologetic — containing an apology or excuse for a fault, failure, insult, injury, etc.: An apologetic letter to his creditors explained the delay.
- defiant — If you say that someone is defiant, you mean they show aggression or independence by refusing to obey someone.
- shameless — lacking any sense of shame: immodest; audacious.
Antonyms for impenitent
adjective impenitent
- remorseful — full of remorse.
- penitent — feeling or expressing sorrow for sin or wrongdoing and disposed to atonement and amendment; repentant; contrite.
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