/ri pen"tns, -pen"teuhns/ , n.
1. deep sorrow, compunction, or contrition for a past sin, wrongdoing, or the like.
2. regret for any past action.
[ 1300-50; ME repentaunce repentance. See REPENT 1 , -ANCE ]
Syn. 1. contriteness, penitence, remorse. 2. sorrow, qualms.
Ant. 1. impenitence.