compunction
Definitions
A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that follows the doing of something wrong.
A slight feeling of regret for having caused someone trouble or distress.
Examples
He felt no compunction about lying to his boss to get the day off.
She had enough compunction to return the wallet she found on the sidewalk.
The criminal showed no compunction for the harm he had caused his victims.
Synonyms
Antonyms
indifference apathy defiance callousness remorselessness shamelessness impenitence