Impenitent and Stubborn

Impenitent

Impenitent adjective - Not sorry for having done wrong.

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

Nearby Word: impenitence

Stubborn

Stubborn adjective - Sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.

Impenitent and stubborn are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Impenitent" instead an adjective "Stubborn".

Nearby Words: stubbornness, stubbornly
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