compunction

noun

UK/kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃᵊn/
US/kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃᵊn/

Definitions of compunction noun

  1. Uncountable

    A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.

    • She had no compunction about exposing the scam.

    • He felt no compunction for his actions.

    • I have no compunction about declining their offer.