repentance
noun/rɪˈpɛntəns/
Frequency rank: #10,769 most common English word
Meaning
the feeling of being sincerely sorry for past wrongdoing and wishing to change one's behavior.
Example sentence
After years of wrongdoing, he finally showed genuine repentance for his actions.
Synonyms & related words
- remorse
- regret
- contrition
- penitence
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