🙏repentance

Meaning

Deep regret or remorse for wrongdoing; sincere sorrow for one's sins or mistakes.

the action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse

Example Sentences

He showed true repentance after apologizing for his mistakes.

His genuine repentance moved everyone in the courtroom.

Example Expressions

penance and repentance

Synonyms

remorse, regret, sorrow, contrition, penitence

Entry 1

remorse, regret, sorrow, contrition, penitence

Entry 2

remorse, regret, contrition, penitence, sorrow

Antonyms

indifference, defiance, satisfaction, impenitence, stubbornness

Entry 1

indifference, defiance, satisfaction

Entry 2

impenitence, defiance, stubbornness

Collocations

true repentance, deep repentance, repentance for sins, repentance and forgiveness, genuine repentance, show repentance, act of repentance

Entry 1

true repentance, deep repentance, repentance for sins, repentance and forgiveness

Entry 2

genuine repentance, show repentance, act of repentance, deep repentance