The condition of being penitent; a feeling of regret or remorse for doing wrong or sinning.

plural of penitence

Feeling pain or sorrow on account of one's sins or offenses; feeling sincere guilt. / Doing penance.

One who repents of sin; one sorrowful on account of their transgressions. / One under church censure, but admitted to penance; one undergoing penance. / One under the direction of a confessor.

plural of penitent

In a penitent manner.

Obsolete spelling of penitent

Obsolete spelling of penitent

plural of penitant

Obsolete form of penitence.