The difference between Penitent and Sorry
When used as nouns, penitent means one who repents of sin, whereas sorry means the act of saying sorry.
When used as adjectives, penitent means feeling pain or sorrow on account of one's sins or offenses, whereas sorry means regretful for an action.
Sorry is also interjection with the meaning: expresses regret, remorse, or sorrow.
check bellow for the other definitions of Penitent and Sorry
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Penitent as an adjective:
Feeling pain or sorrow on account of one's sins or offenses; repentant; contrite; feeling sincere guilt.
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Penitent as an adjective:
Doing penance.
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Penitent as a noun:
One who repents of sin; one sorrowful on account of his or her transgressions.
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Penitent as a noun:
One under church censure, but admitted to penance; one undergoing penance.
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Penitent as a noun:
One under the direction of a confessor.
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Sorry as an adjective (of a person):
Regretful for an action; grieved or saddened, especially by the loss of something or someone.
Examples:
"I am sorry I stepped on your toes. It was an accident."
"I am sorry to hear of your uncle's death."
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Sorry as an adjective:
Poor, sad or regrettable.
Examples:
"The storm left his garden in a sorry state."
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Sorry as an adjective:
Pathetic and inferior to the point of causing others disgust.
Examples:
"Bob is a sorry excuse for a football player."
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Sorry as a noun:
The act of saying sorry; an apology.