Definition of COMPUNCTION

compunction

Meanings

Plural: compunctions

Noun

  • a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
  • A pricking of conscience or a feeling of regret, especially one which is slight or fleeting.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English compunccion, borrowed from Old French compunction, from Late Latin compunctionem (“a pricking”), from Latin compunctus, the past participle of compungere (“to severely prick”), from com- + pungere (“to prick”).

Scrabble Score: 19

compunction is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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Words With Friends Score: 26

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