LekhoriLekhoriThe condition of being repentant, penitent.
1678, Bunyan, The Pilgrim's Progress, second period God hath denied me repentance. His words gives me no encouragement to believe.
A feeling of regret or remorse for doing wrong or sinning.
And here, shipmates, is true and faithful repentance; not clamorous for pardon, but grateful for punishment.
First attested circa 14th century, from Old French repentance. More at repent.
Select a language to see translations