compunction
🇬🇧 UK/kәm'pʌŋkʃәn/🇺🇸 US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A feeling of guilt or regret about something one has done, often slight or brief.
良心不安,悔恨,内疚
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.without compunction毫无愧疚
- 2.feel compunction感到内疚
Example Sentences
- 1.
He felt no compunction about lying to get what he wanted, showing a lack of conscience.