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penitent vs ashamed

ashamed vs penitent

penitent is a noun but ashamed is not a noun.

penitent and ashamed both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
penitent Yes Yes No No
ashamed No Yes No No
penitent (noun) ashamed (noun)
(Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)
penitent (adjective) ashamed (adjective)
feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
Difference between penitent and ashamed

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