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Compunction, n. [usually used in the negative]

Pronunciation: kəmˈpəNG(k)SH(ə)n

Meaning: A compunction is a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad. Think of it as a feeling of anxiety arising from awareness of guilt. It could also be thought of as distress of mind over an anticipated action or result.

Usage:

• Spend all of your budget without compunction.
• He had no compunction about behaving like a deranged lunatic in order to get his way.
• We call them sociopaths because they will cheerfully cheat or attack others without compunction.