Repentance

usgb/rɪˈpentəns/
noun

A feeling of regret for doing something wrong or bad.

He felt a deep sense of repentance after stealing money from his mother.
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Often appears as...

  • deep repentance
  • sincere repentance
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Personal Feeling

Repentance here is an internal, emotional response to one's own actions.

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Tom's repentance for cheating on the test kept him awake at night.
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Not Always Visible

Repentance may not come with visible signs; it's about personal guilt and regret.

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Despite her smile, she carried a hidden repentance for her harsh words.
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Moral Context

This kind of repentance often involves acknowledging a moral or ethical wrongdoing.

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He knew that repentance was the first step towards regaining his friends' trust.
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