Penitent meaning and example sentences

Learning Penitent in context helps you remember meaning, use natural sentence patterns, and improve academic English performance. On this page, you will find a clear definition, practical examples, synonyms, and related words so you can build stronger vocabulary connections for exams and daily communication.

Definition

Penitent: Pişman, tövbekar

Example sentences

  • The witness appeared genuinely penitent as he detailed his involvement in the financial corruption scandal.
  • The witness appeared genuinely penitent as he detailed his involvement in the financial corruption scandal. (Tanık, finansal yolsuzluk skandalına karışmasını detaylandırırken gerçekten pişman (tövbekar) görünüyordu.)
  • In an exam setting, you can paraphrase ideas by replacing simpler words with Penitent when the meaning is "Pişman, tövbekar".

Synonyms

Related words

Practice section

Reinforce Penitent with active recall: review it in flashcards, then test yourself in timed vocabulary modes.