All repentant synonyms
re·pent·ant
R r adj repentant
- attritional — a reduction or decrease in numbers, size, or strength: Our club has had a high rate of attrition because so many members have moved away.
- ashamed — If someone is ashamed, they feel embarrassed or guilty because of something they do or they have done, or because of their appearance.
- apologetic — If you are apologetic, you show or say that you are sorry for causing trouble for someone, for hurting them, or for disappointing them.
- low key — of reduced intensity; restrained; understated.
- conscience-stricken — feeling anxious or guilty
- compunctious — causing or feeling compunction; regretful.
- contrite — If you are contrite, you are very sorry because you have done something wrong.
adjective repentant
- bad — If you say that it is bad that something happens, you mean it is unacceptable, unfortunate, or wrong.
- deprecatory — expressing disapproval; protesting
- atoning — to make amends or reparation, as for an offense or a crime, or for an offender (usually followed by for): to atone for one's sins.