compunction
Day 26Level 2kuhm-PUHNGK-shuhn
remorse
feeling of guilt or regret
Part of Speech: noun
Synonyms:
remorse, contrition
Antonyms:
defiance
Example Sentence:
The cricketer has no compunction and repentance about his involvement in a match fixing scandal.
Related Words
abstain
Day 26refrain
uhb-STAYN
to refrain from an activity
alacrity
Day 26cheerful readiness
uh-LAK-ri-tee
cheerful readiness; eagerness; speed
bequeath
Day 26bestow
bih-KWEETH
to give or leave through a will; to hand down
bovine
Day 26cow-like
BOH-vahyn
relating to, or resembling cows; dull
carnality
Day 26sensuality
kahr-NAL-uh-tee
sensuality
crepuscular
Day 26active at dawn
kri-PUHS-kyuh-ler
active at dawn and dusk; pertaining to twilight