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compunctious
[ kuhm-puhngk-shuhs ]
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- com·punctious·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of compunctious1
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Example Sentences
Occasionally, I tried to take the long-hoarded sting out of these compunctious smarts by attending divine service in the open air.
But, amidst my present 'compunctious visitings,' I thought of atoning for my former rebellions by one heroic act of submission.
She must have gone indoors, they concluded, and Esther began to feel very compunctious for having left her alone so long.
First, he pointed one ear and turned his head with sly, compunctious timidity, as if ashamed to enjoy his own triumph.
When my lady was gone, Bessie grieved and vexed herself with compunctious thoughts.
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