noun
repentance
rih-PEHN-tuhns
noun
1
A feeling of deep regret or sorrow for wrongdoing.
"His repentance seemed genuine, so she forgave him."
How to Use Repentance
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSincere regret about something you did wrong.
Common pairings
show repentance
sincere repentance
Word Forms
repentances plural
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Etymology
From Old French repentance, related to repent.