What is another word for impenitently?

Pronunciation: [ɪmpˈɛnɪtəntli] (IPA)

Impenitently is an adverb that means refusing to acknowledge or feel remorse for one's wrongdoing. A few synonyms for impenitently are defiantly, unrepentantly, unapologetically, and obdurately. Defiantly means boldly or disobediently refusing to obey or comply. Unrepentantly suggests a firm and unwavering determination to continue one's actions despite any repercussions. Unapologetically refers to a complete lack of remorse or regret for one's actions. Obdurately suggests stubbornness and an unwillingness to change. These synonyms help describe someone who is unashamed and unapologetic about their actions, even when they have caused harm to others.

What are the hypernyms for Impenitently?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for impenitently?

Impenitently means without regret or remorse. Antonyms for this word could include: 1. Penitently - expressing remorse or regret for actions or words 2. Apologetically - acknowledging fault or mistake and seeking forgiveness 3. Remorsefully - feeling regret or guilt for past actions or decisions 4. Contritely - feeling sincerely sorry and repentant for one's mistakes 5. Regretfully - feeling sorrow or disappointment for past actions or decisions Using antonyms of impenitently can indicate a change of heart or mentality towards a situation or event. It shows a willingness to acknowledge and rectify past mistakes, rather than stubbornly holding onto them without regret.

What are the antonyms for Impenitently?

Usage examples for Impenitently

What crowds of these impenitently bold, In sounds and jingling syllables grown old, They run on poets, in a raging rein, E'en to the dregs and squeezings of the brain: Strain out the last dull droppings of their sense, And rhyme with all the rage of impotence.
"Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 (of 3)"
Isaac D'Israeli
Rustling about the room, his softly-slippered feet making no noise on the floor, he moved like a refined tiger:-looked like some enchanted marquis of the impenitently wicked sort, in story, whose periodical change into tiger form was either just going off, or just coming on.
"A Tale of Two Cities A Story of the French Revolution"
Charles Dickens
Hence, neither are written in the book of life any others, who impenitently refraining from the obedience of a covenant people, virtually persevere in the service of any idols, till death arrests them.
"The Ordinance of Covenanting"
John Cunningham

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