impenitent — not feeling or showing regret for one's wrongdoing; unrepentant
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not feeling or showing regret for one's wrongdoing; unrepentant
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈpenɪtənt/
Example Sentences
- Despite breaking his mom's favorite vase, Tommy remained impenitent and blamed the cat.
- The impenitent student copied homework again after being caught cheating.
- My impenitent brother ate my ice cream and asked if there was more in the freezer.
impenitent
ADJECTIVE[/ɪmˈpenɪtənt/]
not feeling or showing regret for one's wrongdoing; unrepentant
The impenitent thief smirked at the judge, showing zero remorse for his crimes.
The residents stay penitent, but the president remains impenitent
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin impenitens, composed of im- (not) and paenitere (to repent). The term has been used since Medieval Latin to describe a person who does not feel remorse or regret for their actions.
Breakdown
im- (not) + paenitere (to repent) + -ent (adjective suffix indicating a state or quality)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Despite breaking his mom's favorite vase, Tommy remained impenitent and blamed the cat.”
“The impenitent student copied homework again after being caught cheating.”
“My impenitent brother ate my ice cream and asked if there was more in the freezer.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.