Penitence(noun)
Deep regret or sorrow for having done something wrong; a feeling of repentance. (????????, ??????????)
Synonyms: Remorse, Repentance, Contrition, Compunction
Antonyms: Indifference, Defiance, Remorselessness, Impenitence
Example: His honest penitence after the mistake made others willing to forgive him.
Trick to remember: Think “pen it” — when you feel truly sorry, you want to pen it down in an apology letter; that deep sorry feeling is penitence.
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