penitence

• Substantiv, das das Gefühl der Reue oder des Bedauerns über früheres Verhalten oder eine begangene Tat bezeichnet.

A noun referring to the feeling of remorse or regret for one's past conduct or wrongdoing.

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1. Remorse for past conductC1formal

   A feeling of deep regret or sorrow for having done something wrong, often accompanied by a desire to make amends.

   Reue

   • He showed genuine penitence for his harsh words.
   • Her penitence was evident in her tearful apology.
   • The criminal expressed penitence for his crimes during the trial.

   Synonymecompunctioncontritionregretremorserepentance

   Antonymehardheartednessimpenitenceindifference