Compunction (Noun)
Meaning
A feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed).
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- She felt no compunction about lying to her parents about how she spent her Saturday night.
- His sudden wealth left him without compunction for spending reckless amounts of money.
- After stealing his friend's car, he was filled with compunction and immediately returned it.
- The politician's lack of compunction for her predecessor's policies was evident in her first 100 days.
- The company's executives showed no compunction when deciding to lay off hundreds of employees to save costs.