compunction
noun
a feeling of uneasiness or anxiety of the conscience caused by regret for doing wrong or causing pain; contrition; remorse.
compunctiously
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a word derived from
compunction.
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a word derived from
compunctious.
Example Sentences
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Brida thinks lots of her—there!" she broke out compunctiously, "I forgot all about Brida, and she does n't know what's become of her!
From Polly of the Hospital Staff by Emma C. Dowd
There was no question, I had compunctiously made up my mind, for Mrs. Server; but now I should see the proof of that conclusion.
From The Sacred Fount by Henry James
"That was stupid of me and rude, too," he said compunctiously.
From The Black Pearl by Mrs. Wilson Woodrow
"I think he was nice, too, in a way," say I, rather compunctiously.
From Nancy by Rhoda Broughton
I therefore no longer compunctiously strangle any stray smiles that visit my countenance.
From Nancy by Rhoda Broughton
