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Impenitently - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Impenitently means acting without regret or remorse, often stubbornly refusing to acknowledge wrongdoing. It describes someone who continues their behavior unapologetically, showing no desire to change.

impenitently

/ɪmˈpɛnɪtəntli/ /ɪmˈpɛnɪtəntli/

Definition:

Without regret or remorse; stubbornly unrepentant.

Synonyms:

unrepentantly, remorselessly, shamelessly

Part of Speech:

adverb

Antonyms:

penitently, remorsefully, regretfully

Common Collocations:

act impenitently, speak impenitently, behave impenitently

Derivatives:

impenitent, impenitence

Usage Tips:

Use "impenitently" to describe someone who refuses to show remorse for their actions.

Common Phrases:

None commonly used (rare in idioms/phrases).

Etymology:

From Latin *impenitentem* (unrepentant), combining *in-* (not) + *paenitere* (to repent).

Examples:

  • 1. He laughed impenitently after breaking the rules.
  • 2. She spoke impenitently about her past mistakes.
  • 3. The thief acted impenitently in court.
  • 4. They behaved impenitently despite the consequences.

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