What does compunctive mean?
Compunctive means (obsolete) Sensitive with regard to wrongdoing; conscientious; compunctious..
Compunctive
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(obsolete) Sensitive with regard to wrongdoing; conscientious; compunctious..
Example Sentences
O give me all faith, and all charity , and a spirit highly compunctive, highly industrious , passionate , prudent and indefatigable in holy services
Synonyms for compunctive
Antonyms for compunctive
Related Words
Word Forms
- more compunctive
- most compunctive
Usage Notes
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What is a synonym for compunctive?
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What is the opposite of compunctive?
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How do you use compunctive in a sentence?
O give me all faith, and all charity , and a spirit highly compunctive, highly industrious , passionate , prudent and indefatigable in holy services
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