noun
- the feeling of being sorry for something wrong that you have done and wishing you had not done it
Examples
- His repentance seemed genuine after he apologized to everyone he had hurt.
- The criminal showed no signs of repentance during the trial.
- She felt deep repentance for lying to her parents.
- The pastor spoke about the importance of repentance and forgiveness.
- His tears of repentance moved the entire congregation.
- True repentance involves changing one’s behavior, not just feeling sorry.