Repentance Meaning
/ɹɪˈpɛntəns/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe condition of being repentant, penitent.
nounA feeling of regret or remorse for doing wrong or sinning.
Sentence Examples
Short pleasure, long repentance.
His face expresses deep sorrow and repentance.
The door of repentance to God is open.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The criminal showed genuine and deep ____ for his crimes and apologized.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
His ____ seemed genuine as he stood before the court and apologized to all those he had harmed.
Word Origin & History
First attested circa 14th century, from Middle English repentance, repentaunce, from Old French repentance. More at repent. By surface analysis, repent + -ance.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"And here, shipmates, is true and faithful repentance; not clamorous for pardon, but grateful for punishment."
— 1851, Herman Melville, Moby Dick, Chapter 6:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The criminal showed genuine and deep ____ for his crimes and apologized.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
His ____ seemed genuine as he stood before the court and apologized to all those he had harmed.