penitence in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11
Definition
Penitence is the feeling of deep sorrow or regret for one's wrongdoings, often accompanied by a desire for atonement.
Crossword clues for penitence
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "penitence".
- Deep regret for wrongdoing
- Sorrowful desire for atonement
- Feeling of remorse and contrition
- Emotional response to past mistakes
- Atonement's emotional counterpart
Penitence sentence examples
- Her heart was filled with penitence after realizing the pain she had caused her friend.
- The monk spent years in solitude, seeking penitence for his past mistakes.
- In the face of his wrongdoing, he expressed genuine penitence, hoping for forgiveness.
- The letter he wrote was a heartfelt plea for penitence, acknowledging his faults.
- She found solace in the act of penitence, believing it was the first step towards redemption.