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A pricking of conscience or a feeling of regret, especially one which is slight or fleeting
A reluctance or hesitancy in doing something
A painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior
A person's moral sense of right and wrong that guides their behavior
The feeling of compassion or sympathy caused by the sufferings and misfortunes of others
A (typically self-imposed) punishment or reparation for a sinful act or wrongdoing
The action of objecting to something
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Noun
▲
A pricking of conscience or a feeling of regret, especially one which is slight or fleeting
remorse
regret
contrition
repentance
contriteness
penitence
guilt
rue
shame
attrition
ruth
qualm
penitency
scruple
sorrow
conscience
misgiving
self-reproach
pangs of conscience
guilty conscience
second thoughts
feelings of guilt
twinges of conscience
stab of conscience
twinge of conscience
remorsefulness
ruefulness
self-condemnation
penance
grief
anguish
self-accusation
sorriness
self-castigation
prickings of conscience
self-flagellation
bad conscience
humiliation
self-punishment
deep regret
self-disgust
atonement
sorrowfulness
degradation
sadness
humbling
debasement
distress
regretfulness
affliction
guiltiness
pangs of guilt
bitterness
pity
compassion
bad
annoyance
hair shirt
disgrace
self-reproof
dishonor
US
dishonour
UK
a guilty conscience
a bad conscience
pang
twinge of remorse
pang of conscience
self-criticism
humility
self-hatred
more ❯
“And they lost all
compunction
about tarring the opposition with outright lies and character assassination.”
Noun
▲
A reluctance or hesitancy in doing something
hesitation
hesitancy
doubt
disinclination
doubts
reluctance
unwillingness
ambivalence
demurral
hesitance
reticence
unease
uneasiness
worries
misgivings
qualms
reservations
scruples
qualm
anxiety
worry
apprehension
scruple
mistrust
second thoughts
scepticism
UK
uncertainty
misgiving
skepticism
US
dubiety
disquiet
trepidation
fear
disquietude
reservation
suspicion
nervousness
lack of confidence
lack of faith
distrust
query
agitation
concern
misdoubt
incertitude
mistrustfulness
dubitation
niggle
perturbation
diffidence
care
reconsideration
anxiousness
apprehensiveness
concernment
unbelief
nervosity
sweat
agita
solicitude
presentiment
distrustfulness
doubtfulness
indisposition
dubiousness
solicitousness
averseness
caution
difficulty
demur
squeamishness
perplexity
faltering
reluctancy
censor
conscience
pause
twinge of doubt
second thought
twinge of conscience
pang of conscience
alarm
remorse
disbelief
inquietude
angst
dread
dyspathy
embarrassment
constraint
malaise
displeasure
discontent
queasiness
dysphoria
instability
penitence
trouble
discomfort
distress
restlessness
edginess
jitters
jitteriness
foreboding
fretfulness
jumpiness
fearfulness
disturbance
tension
twitchiness
consternation
unrest
willies
panic
butterflies
heebie-jeebies
restiveness
fright
discomposure
tenseness
worriment
nerves
horror
shakes
terror
stress
confusion
dismay
upset
fidgets
turbulence
alarum
creeps
fidgetiness
butterflies in the stomach
excitability
anguish
fuss
jumps
collywobbles
abdabs
antsiness
strain
turmoil
yips
vexation
discomfiture
worriedness
fluster
ferment
jim-jams
disconcertment
wariness
fitfulness
unsettledness
screaming abdabs
scare
shock
misery
habdabs
timidity
cold sweat
all-overs
cold feet
movement
chagrin
skittishness
shivers
unsureness
Joe Blakes
flightiness
disconcertion
flap
indecision
ants
touchiness
insomnia
insecurity
annoyance
torment
ailment
nerviness
botheration
goose bumps
bad feeling
disadvantage
suspicions
drawback
bother
flusteredness
distraction
screaming habdabs
irresolution
aggravation
unwieldiness
chariness
neuroticism
disruption
cumbersomeness
bustle
hurry
trembling
woe
pain
transience
inconstancy
awkwardness
trepidity
suspense
troublesomeness
untimeliness
impatience
unfitness
exasperation
suffering
tizzy
lack of conviction
unsuitableness
stew
blue funk
unhandiness
stage fright
chill
bothersomeness
pins and needles
nervous tension
ants in pants
vacillation
sudden fear
questions
wavering
disorientation
abashment
indecisiveness
dither
discombobulation
unquietness
fermentation
jimjams
activity
mortification
hindrance
trial
nuisance
tremble
downside
funk
watchfulness
inconvenience
moodiness
dithers
sorrow
downer
drag
tremulousness
irritation
trembles
quivers
feverishness
delirium
neurasthenia
sensitivity
stimulation
awe
excitement
sense of foreboding
fidget
torture
forebodingness
nail-biting
premonition
cynicism
incommodiousness
affright
questioning
incredulity
tentativeness
a blue funk
to-do
ambiguity
emotion
burden
whim-whams
shiver
misbelief
pressure
screaming meemies
incommodity
shudder
irresoluteness
issues
uncertainties
unquiet
leeriness
objections
lack of certainty
Sturm und Drang
difficulties
equivocation
reserve
lack of trust
mental strain
disorder
suspiciousness
volatility
storm
disquietedness
tremors
cravenness
heartache
paranoia
upheaval
sleeplessness
quaking
prickliness
irritability
tetchiness
fidgeting
shaking
shuddering
nag
flinching
fear and trembling
objection
squirminess
aversion
phobia
grief
remonstrance
hurry-scurry
sadness
minus
negative
debit
strike
handicap
liability
disbenefit
affliction
surprise
irascibility
hardship
tribulation
buck fever
fit of nerves
DTs
nervous excitement
the shakes
depression
conflict
bewilderment
inhibition
jitter
blues
agony
Weltschmerz
responsibility
mental stress
emotional strain
palpitation
queries
quandary
mid-life crisis
faithlessness
umbrage
question mark
burdens
dubiosity
trust issues
jump
harassment
unpleasantness
problems
frustration
tiresomeness
nuisance value
anger
animation
more ❯
“But I can, without
compunction
, recommend the film purely on its own merits.”
Noun
▲
A painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior
shame
embarrassment
humiliation
ignominy
indignity
abasement
abashment
chagrin
discomfiture
disgrace
mortification
shamefacedness
discomfort
discomposure
humbling
loss of face
loss of pride
dishonour
UK
dishonor
US
disesteem
degradation
blow to one's pride
put down
egg on one's face
affront
condescension
resignation
self-consciousness
smarting
red face
annoyance
fluster
confusion
disconcertment
dissatisfaction
vexation
awkwardness
looking foolish
bring down
belittlement
opprobrium
obloquy
discredit
insult
snub
reprobation
vitiation
comedown
submissiveness
rebuff
submission
lowering
shaming
depression
reduction
humility
downgrading
humbleness
slap in the face
smack in the face
touché
brush-off
self-abasement
mental pain
kick in the teeth
downgrade
denigration
deprecation
debasement
effacement
demotion
abnegation
subjugation
more ❯
Noun
▲
A person's moral sense of right and wrong that guides their behavior
conscience
morality
integrity
ethics
standards
morals
principles
scruples
beliefs
creed
values
qualms
duty
squeam
superego
inner voice
voice within
moral sense
sense of right
small voice
right and wrong
sense of duty
sense of right and wrong
honour
UK
decency
honor
US
righteousness
ethos
standard
ethic
moral code
belief
mores
conduct
ideal
virtue
goodness
honesty
probity
rectitude
ideals
uprightness
norms
natural law
high-mindedness
convention
criteria
practice
imperative
conventionalities
value
nature
propriety
rightness
credo
ethicality
ethicalness
principle
rightfulness
moral
moral values
sense of honour
rudiments
elements
credos
moral concern
basics
conviction
ideology
persuasion
golden rules
moral value
rule of living
code of behaviour
UK
code of honour
code of behavior
US
moral compass
ABCs
tenet
code
idea
inner guide
code of honor
categorical imperative
sense of propriety
sense of judgment
moral belief
moral principle
value-system
ethical values
set of values
ethical code
moral standards
voice inside your head
sense of obligation
code of ethics
moral law
kaupapa
virtues
tikanga
moral principles
moral philosophy
moral beliefs
rules of conduct
moral stand
rights and wrongs
standards of behaviour
dictates of conscience
tenets
ethe
axioms
conventions
rules
doctrine
maxims
philosophy
attitude
guidelines
canons
creeds
manners
ideas
moral codes
dogmas
notions
habits
behavior
US
behaviour
UK
moral philosophies
customs
standards of behavior
dogma
formulae
canon
mottos
dicta
aphorisms
codes of honour
opinions
code of conduct
ethical codes
ideologies
policies
convictions
view
position
precepts
cardinal virtues
theory
politics
views
personal principles
core values
fundamentals
beaux ideals
requirements
norm
axiom
codes of conduct
grace
distinction
excellence
excellencies
character
principles of behaviour
principles of right and wrong
practices
US
ways
traditions
proprieties
manner
form
praxis
procedures
usages
way of life
custom and practice
practises
UK
established ways
etiquette
routines
codes
protocol
patterns
way of doing things
traditional customs
formalities
social conduct
rites
rituals
more ❯
Noun
▲
The feeling of compassion or sympathy caused by the sufferings and misfortunes of others
pity
compassion
sympathy
kindness
humanity
charity
mercy
commiseration
kindliness
feeling
tenderness
benevolence
kindheartedness
understanding
warmheartedness
heart
softheartedness
ruth
empathy
bigheartedness
warmth
leniency
forbearance
largeheartedness
clemency
grace
comfort
solace
mercifulness
condolence
goodness
lenity
solicitousness
quarter
sorrow
philanthropy
favour
UK
rue
favor
US
emotion
good-heartedness
fellow feeling
love
concern
care
consideration
sensitivity
humaneness
affection
solicitude
regard
thoughtfulness
gentleness
caring
goodwill
neighborliness
US
mindfulness
comity
considerateness
unselfishness
neighbourliness
UK
fellowship
softness
tolerance
brotherliness
sisterliness
friendliness
tenderheartedness
compassionateness
soft-heartedness
warm-heartedness
tender-heartedness
brotherly love
good-fellowship
kind-heartedness
aroha
generosity
benignity
altruism
beneficence
benignancy
charitableness
graciousness
magnanimity
decency
indulgence
liberality
cordiality
affinity
rapport
amiability
courtesy
awareness
patience
amity
sweetness
nobility
big-heartedness
appreciation
attentiveness
bounteousness
selflessness
responsiveness
caringness
bounty
consolation
helpfulness
munificence
heedfulness
friendship
largesse
condolences
identification
openheartedness
thought
generousness
bountifulness
communion
tact
support
good will
consciousness
hospitality
receptiveness
receptivity
forgiveness
geniality
affability
open-handedness
awareness of the feelings of others
caritas
charm
agape
inner beauty
benefaction
courteousness
recognition
soul
lenience
feelings
mildness
good-naturedness
respect
concord
cognizance
condolement
comprehension
apperception
assimilation
openhandedness
self-sacrifice
largess
humanitarianism
perceptiveness
perceptivity
sensibility
lavishness
concernment
heed
attention
niceness
tender loving care
soft skills
free-handedness
virtue
principle
faith
affectionateness
devotion
discretion
encouragement
respects
motherliness
fatherliness
meekness
due regard
nobleness
harmony
magnanimousness
liberalness
brotherhood
reassurance
cordialness
fellow-feeling
good intention
character
politeness
constitution
vibes
mutuality
closeness
togetherness
connection
relating
cooperation
service
sensitiveness
civility
pleasantness
agreeableness
almsgiving
delicacy
tender feelings
amenability
collaboration
conviviality
hospitableness
unity
good feeling
sympathetic response
loving concern
Christian love
boon
fondness
apology
charitability
welcomingness
TLC
mutual support
cheerfulness
concern for others
heart of hearts
social responsibility
sincerity
spirit
glow
empressement
greatheartedness
turn
finer feelings
public spirit
social conscience
self-denial
dispensation
amenity
agreeability
personableness
amiableness
good-temperedness
accommodation
likableness
regret
expression of regret
conception
apprehension
insight
perception
cognition
knowingness
intuition
knowing
familiarity
enlightenment
acquaintance
cottoning to
being on same wavelength
more ❯
Noun
▲
A (typically self-imposed) punishment or reparation for a sinful act or wrongdoing
penance
atonement
expiation
reparation
absolution
amends
penalty
punishment
attrition
retribution
compensation
propitiation
purgation
self-punishment
self-abasement
self-flagellation
self-mortification
restitution
redress
recompense
redemption
requital
penitence
indemnity
indemnification
payment
repayment
solatium
apology
act of contrition
sacrifice
self-chastisement
self-reproach
self-castigation
self-condemnation
damages
remuneration
quittance
reimbursement
recoupment
reprisal
emolument
satisfaction
settlement
dues
reward
squaring things
making good
Noun
▲
The action of objecting to something
demur
objection
exception
complaint
demurral
dissent
opposition
remonstrance
protest
protestation
expostulation
scruple
demurrer
dispute
fuss
stink
challenge
difficulty
recalcitrance
carping
griping
grousing
kick
misgiving
niggling
qualm
question
boggling
caviling
US
cavilling
UK
doubt
misgivings
unwillingness
remonstration
disapproval
grievance
gripe
criticism
cavil
outcry
quibble
dissatisfaction
censure
disagreement
niggle
grumble
moan
grouse
squawk
hesitation
beef
grouch
reproach
argument
disapprobation
displeasure
odium
dislike
disesteem
declination
demurring
discontent
disinclination
revilement
reluctance
rejection
repugnancy
clamour
UK
clamor
US
shrinking
flak
counter-argument
railing
formal complaint
inveighing
fulmination
murmur
accusation
revolt
charge
condemnation
peep
uproar
indignation
problem
fault-finding
dissuasion
concern
howls of protest
blackball
bellyache
riot
declaration
turmoil
tumult
campaign
knock
debate
reservation
big stink
mutter
word
grudge
hostility
worry
rebuke
reproof
denunciation
disparagement
opprobrium
petition
reproval
statement of opposition
captiousness
taking exception
civil disobedience
whine
uncertainty
whinge
controversy
wail
vociferation
furore
UK
cry
yike
annoyance
confusion
dubiousness
lament
outrage
guff
jeremiad
rumble
representation
twine
furor
US
kvetch
statement of dissatisfaction
contention
dubiety
carp
hue and cry
chorus of disapproval
plaint
howl of protest
anxiety
miserere
whimper
bleat
yammer
holler
work-to-rule
bone of contention
question mark
tantrum
outburst
hysterics
test of
scepticism
UK
resistance
contradiction
rebellion
argument against
stand against
defiance
contest
confrontation
conflict
squabble
questioning of
interrogation
difficulty with
skepticism
US
disobedience
quarrel
groan
beefing
whingeing
howl
hullabaloo
row
muttering
exclamation
hubbub
commotion
noise
grouching
ballyhoo
roar
bellyaching
rumpus
umbrage
squeal
bone to pick
axe to grind
ax to grind
ruction
ruckus
brouhaha
protesting
moans and groans
big problem
bone
storms of protest
hoo-ha
to-do
lamentation
complaining
clamouring
UK
whining
murmuring
whispering
public outcry
public outrage
song and dance
rallying cry
grumbling
pique
rancour
UK
blast
case
hullaballoo
rancor
US
crow to pluck
hubba-hubba
clamoring
US
ferment
nitpicking
query
pettifogging
sideswipe
kerfuffle
minor criticism
trivial complaint
trivial objection
ado
racket
adverse comment
storm
stir
pother
disturbance
flap
palaver
splash
quarrels
ructions
bobsy-die
carry-on
bugle call
statement
exposition
account
explanation
deposition
allegation
claim
report
submission
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