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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

repentant

/rɪˈpɛntənt/ adjective · British & US
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What does repentant mean?

adjective

Feeling or showing regret for a wrong or bad thing that you have done, and wanting to change your behavior.

Example

"The repentant thief returned the stolen goods to the store owner and apologized for his actions."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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