compunction

Example Sentences

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For a company founded by ex-OpenAI executives disaffected with Sam Altman’s business practices, it seemingly has little compunction about the aggressive tacks it’s already taken to shore up its $380 billion bottom line.

From Slate • Mar. 3, 2026

Still, with their seemingly limitless budget, the Dodgers have shown no compunction against excess.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

Party leader Olivier Faure said that he would have no compunction about supporting a new vote of censure, if offending parts of the budget are not removed.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2025

They are part of nature, and therefore something that can be mined without compunction.

From Salon • May 26, 2025

Nevertheless I couldn’t shake it, that small compunction towards her.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood