Synonyms for compunctious
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Exhibiting compunctions, scruples, feelings of guilt.
Related words
- Other spellings
- compunctuous
Example sentences
- remorseful Sami was very remorseful and he told the truth.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| compunctious | rising | |
| remorseful | rising | |
| penitent | rising | |
| repentant | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- sorry2
- 8 letters
- penitent3
- 9 letters
- repentant3
- 10 letters
- remorseful3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (sorry2 = 2 syllables).