penitential
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/ˌpenɪˈtenʃl/
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/ˌpenɪˈtenʃl/
expressing or feeling remorse or regret for a mistake or wrongdoing
He made a penitential speech, acknowledging his mistakes and asking for forgiveness.
他做了一个忏悔的演讲,承认了他的错误并请求原谅。