impenitent

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Adjective impenitent has 2 senses

impenitent, unrepentant, unremorseful - not penitent or remorseful
Antonyms: penitent, repentant, contrite, remorseful, rueful, ruthful, sorry, penitential
impenitent - impervious to moral persuasion
Antonym: regenerate (indirect, via unregenerate)

Definitions from the Web

Impenitent

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition:

Showing no remorse or regret; not feeling sorrow or regret for one's actions.

Example Sentence:

Despite numerous warnings, the impenitent criminal continued to engage in illegal activities.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition:

A person who refuses to feel remorse or regret for their actions.

Example Sentence:

The preacher tried to counsel the impenitent, but they remained stubborn in their ways.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition:

In an impenitent manner; without remorse or regret.

Example Sentence:

The thief impenitently smiled at the judge after receiving his sentence.