repentance

CEFRC1

/ɹɪˈpɛntəns/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Deep regret for a wrong action and a wish to change.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A feeling of regret or remorse for doing wrong or sinning.

Examples

  • His face expresses deep sorrow and repentance.

  • The door of repentance to God is open.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
4

Also pronounced

  • [ˈɹep.ən.tʰənsʰ]

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The condition of being repentant, penitent.

More examples

In context

  • 1678, Bunyan, The Pilgrim's Progress, second period God hath denied me repentance. His words gives me no encouragement to believe.

  • Short pleasure, long repentance.

  • And here, shipmates, is true and faithful repentance; not clamorous for pardon, but grateful for punishment.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

First attested circa 14th century, from Middle English repentance, repentaunce, from Old French repentance. More at repent. By surface analysis, repent + -ance.