compunction kuhm-PUNGK-shuhn noun WS #9

a feeling of guilt, regret, or uneasiness that comes from a sense of doing something wrong or causing pain; a pricking of conscience

1. She felt no compunction about telling him exactly what she thought.
2. The thief showed no compunction when stealing from the elderly.
3. The decision was made without compunction, despite the consequences.
4. He apologized with genuine compunction for his harsh words.
5. I have some compunction about breaking my promise to her.