compunctious

adjective

com·​punc·​tious kəm-ˈpəŋ(k)-shəs 

1

: arising from remorse or regret

compunctious feelings

2

: feeling remorse or regret

deeply compunctious for his outburst

compunctiously adverb

Word History

Etymology

compunction + -ous

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Rhymes for compunctious

• rambunctious

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