Impenitent and Ruthless

Impenitent

Impenitent adjective - Not sorry for having done wrong.
Usage example: an impenitent criminal who said he'd do it all over again, given the chance

Ruthless and impenitent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ruthless" instead an adjective "Impenitent".

Nearby Word: impenitence

Ruthless

Ruthless adjective - Having or showing a lack of sympathy or tender feelings.

Impenitent and ruthless are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Impenitent" instead an adjective "Ruthless".

Nearby Words: ruthlessly, ruth
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