penitence

• Sustantivo que designa el sentimiento de arrepentimiento o pesar por el propio comportamiento o falta pasada, a menudo acompañado de un deseo de reparación o expiación.

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.

   arrepentimiento

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscompunctioncontritionregretremorserepentance

   Antónimoshardheartednessimpenitenceindifference