Meaning
remorse, repentance
- feeling of sorrow or regret for a wrongdoing or mistake
- legal confession or cooperation by an offender seeking mitigation
In a sentence
L'accusato ha mostrato un sincero pentimento davanti alla corte.
The defendant showed sincere remorse before the court.
Ha agito d'impulso senza alcun segno di pentimento successivo?
Did he act on impulse without any subsequent sign of remorse?
Non vedo alcun pentimento nei suoi occhi per quello che ha fatto.
I see no remorse in his eyes for what he did.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| pentimento | masculine · singular |
| pentimenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Related to the reflexive verb 'pentirsi' (to regret, repent).
- In Italian justice, closely tied to 'pentiti' (former criminals who turn state's evidence).