: feeling or showing regret for something said or done. Other Words from repentant.

What does it mean if someone is repentant?

When people are repentant, they're feeling or showing remorse. They're sorry and ashamed of something. If you take the last cookie and then lie about it, you're probably going to feel repentant later, if you have a heart.

Is there a word repentant?

repenting; penitent; experiencing repentance. characterized by or showing repentance: a repentant mood.