adjective. ['ˈpɛnɪtɪnt'] feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds.
1. Noun, singular or mass A general confession, however, is a much longer meeting between the penitent and the priest.
noun. ['ˈpɛnɪtɪnt'] (Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor).
