penitence

Meanings

Noun

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

Origin / Etymology

First attested circa 13th century, from Middle English penitence, from Old French penitence, from Latin paenitentia (“repentance, penitence”), from paenitēns (“penitent”), present active participle of paeniteō (“regret, repent”). Equivalent to penitent + -ence. Doublet of penance.

Synonyms

atonement, compunction, contrition, penance, remorse, repentance

Scrabble Score: 13

penitence is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
penitence is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
penitence is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

penitence is a valid Words With Friends word