noun
1.
Synonyms: penitence , attrition, contriteness, contrition, penance, penitency, remorse, repentance, rue, ruth
Related Word: conscience, conscientiousness, punctiliousness, scrupulosity, scrupulousness
Contrasted words: brazenness, callousness, hardness, insensitivity; disinterest, indifference, unconcern; obduracy, recalcitrance
2.
Synonyms: qualm , conscience, demur, scruple, squeam
Related Word: disinclination; hesitancy, hesitation