ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Compunctiously

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Compunctiously is an adverb meaning (dated) With compunction; guiltily or regretfully.

Meaning

(dated) With compunction; guiltily or regretfully.

Synonyms for compunctiously

Depending on context, synonyms include guiltylike, nocently, ruefully, sorrowfully, blameworthily, guiltily.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include remorsefully, contritely, penitently, penitentially, repentingly, regretfully.

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