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
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