COMPUNCTIOUS


Meaning of COMPUNCTIOUS in English

-shəs adjective

Etymology: compuncti on + -ous

1. : arising from remorse or regret

compunctious feelings

2. : feeling remorse or regret

deeply compunctious for his outburst

• com·punc·tious·ly adverb

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