penitence

The condition or quality of being penitent; regret for wrongdoing.

The state of being penitent; sorrow for having committed sin or for having offended; repentance; contrition.

Synonyms Contrition, Compunction, etc. See repentance.

The quality or condition of being penitent; the disposition of a penitent; sorrow for sins or faults; repentance; contrition.

Condition of being penitent.

Feeling of regret or remorse for doing wrong or sinning.

remorse for your past conduct