compunction — a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəmˈpʌŋkʃən/
Example Sentences
- The CEO fired 500 employees without any compunction.
- He ate his roommate's last pizza slice with no compunction whatsoever.
- She felt deep compunction after accidentally spoiling the movie ending.
compunction
NOUN[/kəmˈpʌŋkʃən/]
a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad
He felt deep compunction after shouting at his little sister.
Punk shunned by community feels guilt - compunction stops bad actions!
At the junction, compunction disrupts function
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'compunctio', derived from 'compungere' meaning 'to prick or sting', combining 'com-' (with) and 'pungere' (to prick). The word originally referred to a pricking of conscience.
Breakdown
com- (with) + pung- (prick/sting) + -tion (noun suffix) = compunction
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The CEO fired 500 employees without any compunction.”
“He ate his roommate's last pizza slice with no compunction whatsoever.”
“She felt deep compunction after accidentally spoiling the movie ending.”
“The politician showed no compunction in breaking his campaign promises.”
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