Penitence

usgb/ˈpenɪtəns/
noun

The feeling of being sorry for your wrong actions.

He felt deep penitence for all his past wrongs.
Visual representation of "penitence" - The feeling of being sorry for your wrong actions.

Often appears as...

  • deep penitence
  • feeling of penitence
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Emotional Weight

Penitence carries a heavy emotional burden, suggesting deep sadness and regret over wrongdoing.

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Her eyes were filled with tears of penitence.
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Sincerity

Penitence implies a sincere feeling of remorse, more than just saying sorry.

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He donated to charity as a sign of his penitence.
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Moral Context

Penitence often relates to moral or ethical wrongdoing, rather than everyday mistakes.

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She sought penitence through confession.
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