katumus — meaning in English
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English meaning
- contrition noun Deep and sincere regret for having done something wrong.
- penance noun A voluntary act of self-punishment or atonement carried out to make up for wrongdoing.
- penitence noun Deep regret or remorse for having done something wrong.
- regret verb To feel sorry about something that happened, or wish it had gone differently.
- remorse noun A deep feeling of guilt or regret for having done something wrong.
- repentance noun A feeling of deep regret or sorrow for wrongdoing.
- rue verb To bitterly regret something, especially a decision or action.
Senses
katumus is used for these senses in English:
- buyer's remorse (transferred sense) A feeling of regret after any kind of decision, for example voting for a certain party or consenting to sexual intercourse with someone.
- contrition The state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse.
- penance A sacrament in some Christian churches that involves penitence (remorse plus restitution via prayer).
- penitence The condition of being penitent; a feeling of regret or remorse for doing wrong or sinning.
- remorse A feeling of regret or sadness for doing wrong or sinning.
- repentance The condition of being repentant, penitent.
- rue (archaic, or, dialectal) Sorrow; repentance; regret.
penance — full definition
- noun A voluntary act of self-punishment or atonement carried out to make up for wrongdoing.
- noun In some Christian traditions, a religious ritual of confession, repentance, and reparation.