Basic

repentant

/rɪˈpɛntənt/

re · pent · ant rɪ · ˈpɛnt · ənt

English Definition

adj. feeling sorry for something wrong you have done

中文释义

悔过的，忏悔的

Significado en Español

arrepentido, contrito

한국어 뜻

후회하는, 뉘우치는

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

hối hận, ăn năn

Example Sentence

The repentant thief returned the money.

这个悔过的小偷归还了钱财。

Synonyms

remorseful contrite sorry

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “repentant”:

A defiant
B proud
C unapologetic
D remorseful

Show answer

D — remorseful. “repentant” means adj. feeling sorry for something wrong you have done

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

With a ______ heart, the boy admitted that he had broken the old vase.

A proud
B repentant
C defiant
D cheerful

Show answer

B — repentant. “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.

How do you use “repentant” in a sentence?

The repentant thief returned the money. (这个悔过的小偷归还了钱财。)

What are synonyms for “repentant”?

remorseful, contrite, sorry — all close in meaning to repentant (adj. feeling sorry for something wrong you have done).

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.

Progress / 学习进度

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Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)

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repentant

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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