compunction - Definition | Dictionary definition of compunction

Definition of compunction

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

Types:: guilt, guilt feelings, guilt trip, guilty conscience
remorse caused by feeling responsible for some offense; survivor guilt
a deep feeling of guilt often experienced by those who have survived some catastrophe that took the lives of many others; derives in part from a feeling that they did not do enough to save the others who perished and in part from feelings of being unworthy relative to those who died; penance, penitence, repentance
remorse for your past conduct

Type of:: regret, rue, ruefulness, sorrow
sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment