compunction

Meaning

A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.

A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows wrongdoing.

Example Sentences

He felt compunction after lying to his friend.

She felt no compunction about lying to protect her friend.

Example Expressions

without compunction

Synonyms

remorse, regret, guilt, scruple, penitence

Entry 1

remorse, regret

Entry 2

remorse, regret, guilt, scruple, penitence

Antonyms

indifference, shamelessness

Entry 1

indifference, shamelessness

Entry 2

shamelessness, indifference

Collocations

deep compunction, moral compunction, feel compunction