compunction

noun
UK: /kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən/
US: /kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən/

  1. A feeling of guilt or regret about something you have done or are planning to do.

    1. He felt no compunction about lying to her.
    2. She felt a pang of compunction after yelling at her younger brother, realizing her reaction was excessive.

  2. A slight feeling of guilt because you have done something wrong.

    1. I have no compunction in saying that I think he's wrong.
    2. Despite the potential consequences, the company acted without any compunction, prioritizing profit over ethical considerations.

Synonyms

regret qualm scruple contrition remorse

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "compunction" in English means: A feeling of guilt or regret about something you have done or are planning to do., A slight feeling of guilt because you have done something wrong..

The phonetic transcription of "compunction" is /kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən/ in British English and /kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "compunction": regret, qualm, scruple, contrition, remorse.

Example usage of "compunction": "He felt no compunction about lying to her.". More examples on the page.