How do you pronounce penitence?

penitence is pronounced as /ˈpɛnɪtəns/.

😔penitence

noun

/ˈpɛnɪtəns/

The action or feeling of showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.

His eyes were full of penitence after realizing his mistake.

remorse, regret, contrition, repentance, sorrow

indifference, defiance

deep penitence, show penitence, penitence for sins, act of penitence

a man who gives too much attention to his appearance and clothes

An elected member of a municipal council in certain cities and towns.

the activity of moving the body rhythmically to music

a half-conscious state like dreaming, often with loss of awareness of surroundings

a combination of qualities that please the senses or mind

a container or holder designed to keep pens, pencils, and other writing instruments organized