
Repentant
Emotional Weight
Repentant has a strong emotional tone, showing deep sorrow and regret for your actions.

After realizing the pain he caused, the man was deeply repentant.
Desire to Change
Being repentant isn't just feeling sorry, it includes a wish to change behavior or make amends.

She was repentant for her mistake and volunteered to repair the damage.
Used in Confessions
Repentant is often used when someone admits to wrongdoing, especially in religious or formal apologies.

The repentant thief confessed and returned the stolen goods.
Compare with
ApologeticAshamedContriteGuiltyPenitentRegretfulRemorsefulSorry
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