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repentant
[/rɪˈpɛntənt/]
adjective
arrependido
1.
feeling or expressing sincere regret and remorse for past actions or behavior
The repentant criminal confessed to his crimes.
O criminoso arrependido confessou seus crimes.
2.
showing genuine contrition and a desire to make amends
She gave a repentant apology to her family.
Ela pediu desculpas arrependida à sua família.
Synonyms
remorseful
contrite
penitent
apologetic
regretful
Antonyms
unrepentant
impenitent
unapologetic
unremorseful
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
arrependido
most common usage
São Paulo
arrependido
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
arrependido
standard usage
Portugal
arrependido
standard usage; also 'contrito' in more formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
turn over a new leaf
see the error of one's ways
make amends
pedir perdão sincero
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