repentant
/rɪˈpɛntənt/
re · pent · ant
rɪ · ˈpɛnt · ənt
English Definition
adj. feeling sorry for something wrong you have done
Significado en Español
arrepentido, contrito
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hối hận, ăn năn
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “repentant”:
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A
defiant
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B
proud
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C
unapologetic
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D
remorseful
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D — remorseful.
“repentant” means adj. feeling sorry for something wrong you have done
Common questions about “repentant”
What does “repentant” mean?
repentant — adj. feeling sorry for something wrong you have done. In Chinese: 悔过的，忏悔的.
How do you pronounce “repentant”?
repentant is pronounced /rɪˈpɛntənt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: re · pent · ant.
Is “repentant” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. repentant appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
