Feeling remorse for misdeeds (8)

I believe the answer is:

penitent

(Other definitions for penitent that I've seen before include "Feeling remorse" , "Teen pint (anag.)" , "He's sorry for his sins" , "Regretting a wrong deed" , "Feeling regret for one's sins" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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