repentance

noun
UK: /rɪˈpentəns/
US: /rɪˈpentəns/

  1. The feeling of being sorry for something bad you have done.

    1. His repentance seemed genuine after the argument.
    2. She expressed deep repentance for her actions and promised to change after considering her repentance.

  2. The act of saying sorry and promising not to do it again.

    1. The priest spoke about repentance in church today.
    2. True repentance involves acknowledging wrongdoing and resolving not to repeat it which means the repentance is true.

Synonyms

penitence remorse compunction regret contrition
repentance intransitive-verb

  1. To feel regret or remorse for one's sins or misdeeds and resolve to amend one's life.

    1. He repented after realizing the harm he caused.
    2. The sinner underwent a period of intense repentance to find redemption, showing full repentance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "repentance" in English means: The feeling of being sorry for something bad you have done., The act of saying sorry and promising not to do it again..

The phonetic transcription of "repentance" is /rɪˈpentəns/ in British English and /rɪˈpentəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "repentance": penitence, remorse, compunction, regret, contrition.

Example usage of "repentance": "His repentance seemed genuine after the argument.". More examples on the page.