History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
penitence

sorrow and regret (for doing wrong, sin)

shame, sorrow

regret

the feeling of being sorry or unhappy at the loss of something; a disappointment or a sad event

upset over past action

remorse

a strong feeling of regret for doing wrong

guilty or bad conscience

RUEFULNESS as in Wiktionary
RUEFULNESS as in Wikipedia