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compunction::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | remorse, self-reproach |
| Type of | regret, rue, ruefulness, sorrow |
| Has types | penance, guilt, repentance, penitence, guilt feelings, guilt trip, guilty conscience |
Examples of compunction
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They have not the slightest compunction about playing dirty if it means winning.
From the sacbee.com
Of course, Romney's allies have no compunction about political warfare either.
From the swampland.time.com
She shows no compunction about flaunting her diamond rings and bejeweled necklaces.
From the washingtonpost.com
I'm rotten at cakes and loathe puds, so have no compunction at cheating with those.
From the guardian.co.uk
The young men who went down the tunnel with him were under no compunction to do so.
From the express.co.uk
So she had no compunction whatsoever of pushing me beyond what I thought I could do.
From the scienceblogs.com
In the past, he has had no compunction about admitting his sadistic motives.
From the guardian.co.uk
Some join in the party and pursue their own interests without compunction.
From the nzherald.co.nz
He will not be drawn out, and has no compunction about refusing questions.
From the theatlantic.com
- A feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
- Remorse is an emotional expression of personal regret felt by a person after he or she has committed an act which they deem to be shameful, hurtful, or violent. Remorse is closely allied to guilt and self-directed resentment. ...
- A pricking of conscience or a feeling of regret, especially one which is slight or fleeting
- A sharp twinge that accompanies the realization of wrongdoing. Compunction is constructive if it leads to confession, repentance, forgiveness, reconciliation, justification, and sanctification.
- A sharp feeling of uneasiness brought on by a sense of guilt.
- Feelings of shame and regret about having done something wrong (Sept. 2010)
