Associations to the word «Compunction»

Wiktionary

COMPUNCTION, noun. A pricking of conscience or a feeling of regret, especially one which is slight or fleeting.

Dictionary definition

COMPUNCTION, noun. A feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed).

Wise words

Don't use words too big for the subject. Don't say "infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite.
C. S. Lewis