transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpe-nə-tən(t)s ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French penitance, from Medieval Latin poenitentia, alteration of Latin paenitentia regret, from paenitent-, paenitens, present participle
Date: 13th century
: the quality or state of being penitent : sorrow for sins or faults
Synonyms:
penitence , repentance , contrition , compunction , remorse mean regret for sin or wrongdoing. penitence implies sad and humble realization of and regret for one's misdeeds
absolution is dependent upon sincere penitence
repentance adds the implication of a resolve to change
repentance accompanied by a complete change of character
contrition stresses the sorrowful regret that constitutes true penitence
tearful expressions of contrition
compunction implies a painful sting of conscience especially for contemplated wrongdoing
had no compunctions about taking back what is mine
remorse suggests prolonged and insistent self-reproach and mental anguish for past wrongs and especially for those whose consequences cannot be remedied
thieves untroubled by feelings of remorse