The meaning of Compunction

abbreviation

(on scorecards) caught by.

Usage examples:

Me waugh c lara b walsh 19

abbreviation

Care of.

noun

The third letter of the alphabet.

Usage examples:

He scraped along with c's and d's in most subjects

noun

A feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction.

Usage examples:

Some doubt has been cast upon the authenticity of this account

verb

Feel uncertain about.

Usage examples:

I doubt my ability to do the job

noun

A feeling of not knowing what to believe or what to do, or the condition of being uncertain

Usage examples:

[ c ] if you have any doubt about her ability, don’t hire her., [ + that clause ] there’s no doubt …

noun

The fact of having committed a specified or implied offence or crime.

Usage examples:

It is the duty of the prosecution to prove the prisoner's guilt

verb

Make (someone) feel guilty, especially in order to induce them to do something.

Usage examples:

Celeste had been guilted into going by her parents

noun

The fact or state of having done something wrong or committed a crime

Usage examples:

In the us, people accused of a crime are presumed to be innocent until their guilt is proven., she …

noun

The quality or state of being hesitant.

Usage examples:

Jackson took advantage of some hesitancy in the defence to rifle in a shot

noun

The action of pausing before saying or doing something.

Usage examples:

She answered without hesitation

noun

The act of pausing before doing something, especially because you are nervous or not certain

Usage examples:

After a slight hesitation, she began to speak., any hesitation on the part of the government will b…

noun

A feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something.

Usage examples:

We have misgivings about the way the campaign is being run

noun

A feeling of doubt, uncertainty, or worry about a future event

Usage examples:

Cheung spoke of his deep misgivings about graduate school.

noun

An uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about one's own conduct; a misgiving.

Usage examples:

Military regimes generally have no qualms about controlling the press

verb

Feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over (something that one has done or failed to do).

Usage examples:

She immediately regretted her words

noun

A feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over an occurrence or something that one has done or failed to do.

Usage examples:

She expressed her regret at virginia's death

verb

To feel sorry or unhappy about something you did or were unable to do

Usage examples:

[ t ] he regretted his decision to leave school., [ + (that) clause ] i regret (that) i didn’t buy …

noun

Unwillingness or disinclination to do something.

Usage examples:

She sensed his reluctance to continue

A certain degree of unwillingness

noun

Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.

Usage examples:

They were filled with remorse and shame

noun

A strong feeling of guilt and regret about something you have done

Usage examples:

Judges took account of the prisoner’s remorse., i’m still remorseful for having broken it., a remor…

noun

The action of reserving something.

Usage examples:

The reservation of positions for non-americans

noun

A doubt or reason for not accepting or agreeing with something completely

Usage examples:

[ c ] we have reservations about letting the children stay home alone., i made a reservation at the…

noun

An arrangement to have something kept for you, for example, a seat on an aircraft or a table at a restaurant

Usage examples:

Do you have a reservation?, it is advisable to make a reservation several days in advance., they pr…

noun

A feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of action.

Usage examples:

I had no scruples about eavesdropping

verb

Hesitate or be reluctant to do something that one thinks may be wrong.

Usage examples:

She doesn't scruple to ask her parents for money

noun

Anxiety or discontent.

Usage examples:

Public unease about defence policy

noun

A feeling of being worried about something

Usage examples:

The security lapses have caused widespread unease amongst air passengers., unease about/over/with p…

noun

A feeling of anxiety or discomfort.

Usage examples:

I sensed the uneasiness of people around me

noun

→  unease

verb

Feel or cause to feel anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems.

Usage examples:

He worried about his soldier sons in the war

noun

The state of being anxious and troubled over actual or potential problems.

Usage examples:

He's demented with worry

verb

To think about problems or unpleasant things that make you anxious, or to make someone feel anxious

Usage examples:

[ i ] if you get a monthly train ticket, you won’t have to worry about buying a ticket every day., …