repentant

Everyday

1. Feeling sorry for something wrong you have done and wanting to change. tree →
2. (church) Sorry for sins; Christians believe God forgives the repentant. tree →

In the lessons

In stories, Toad is repentant for a while, and then is boastful again. In the Bible, the repentant thief on the cross.

Examples

• The boy looked repentant after breaking the window. tree →
• Toad was repentant, but not for long. tree →
• She wrote a repentant letter. tree →
• (Bible) Jesus forgave the repentant thief. tree →
• The repentant dog lowered its ears. tree →
• He was truly repentant and paid for the damage. tree →
• The terrified crew, too late repentant, crowded round the pilot for protection, and entreated him to steer for the shore. tree →

Note

Verb: repent; noun: repentance. Opposite: unrepentant.