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Compunctious

Part of Speech

Adjective

Pronunciation

/kəmˈpʌŋkʃəs/

Definitions

  • Feeling or expressing guilt, regret, or moral scruples.
  • Having a sense of remorse for one's actions.

Usage Examples

  • She gave a compunctious apology after realizing her mistake.
  • He felt compunctious about breaking his promise to his friend.

Etymology

Derived from Latin "compunctio," meaning "pricking" or "stinging of conscience," and later adapted into Middle English.

Synonyms

  • Remorseful
  • Regretful
  • Contrite
  • Penitent

Antonyms

  • Unapologetic
  • Shameless
  • Indifferent

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
FrenchCompunctieux/kɔ̃.pœ̃k.sjø/
SpanishCompungido/kom.punˈxi.ðo/
GermanGewissensgeplagt/ɡəˈvɪsənsɡəˌplaːkt/
Chinese (Mandarin)愧疚的/kuì jiù de/
Hindiपछतावे से भरा/pachataave se bhara/
RussianИспытывающий угрызения совести/ispytivayushchiy ugryzeniya sovesti/
Japanese罪悪感のある/zaiakukan no aru/
Arabicنادم/nadim/
PortugueseArrependido/a.ʁe.pẽˈdʒi.du/
Korean양심의 가책을 느끼는/yangsim-ui gachaek-eul neukkineun/
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Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /kəmˈpʌŋkʃəs/
  • American English: /kəmˈpʌŋkʃəs/

Historical Usage

The word has been in use since the 16th century, often appearing in literary and religious texts discussing moral dilemmas.

Cultural Nuances

Compunctious is frequently used in philosophical and ethical discussions to highlight feelings of moral responsibility.

More Information

Compunctious behavior is often associated with a strong sense of ethical awareness and the need for atonement or reparation.

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