repentance

Etymology

First attested circa 14th century, from Old French repentance. More at repent.

noun

  1. The condition of being penitent.
    1678, Bunyan, The Pilgrim's Progress, second period God hath denied me repentance. His words gives me no encouragement to believe.
  2. A feeling of regret or remorse for doing wrong or sinning.
    And here, shipmates, is true and faithful repentance; not clamorous for pardon, but grateful for punishment. 1851, Herman Melville, Moby Dick, Chapter 6

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