penitence

• Nom désignant le sentiment de regret ou de remords pour son comportement passé ou sa faute, ainsi que l'acte de pénitence ou la punition imposée en réparation.

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

indénombrable

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.

   Remords pour une conduite passée

   • 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.

   Synonymescompunctioncontritionregretremorserepentance

   Antonymeshardheartednessimpenitenceindifference