Definition of Penitence

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

Examples of Penitence in a sentence

Showing no penitence for the crimes he committed, the murderer refused to say that he was sorry or show remorse toward the victims’ families.  

As a public display of penitence, the pastor apologized to his wife in front of the whole congregation.  

The regretful child’s penitence showed in the apology letter she wrote her teacher after being disrespectful in class.  

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