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Compunctions

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remorsenounA feeling of regret or sadness for doing wrong or sinning.
self-reproachnounBlame or condemnation directed at the self, as by the conscience.
qualmsnounA feeling of apprehension, doubt, fear etc.
scruplesnounmotivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
bragsnounA boast or boasting; bragging; ostentatious pretence or self-glorification.
regretsnouna polite refusal of an invitation
equivocatingnounThe use of expressions susceptible of a double signification, possibly intentionally and with the aim of misleading.
hesitationnounAn act of hesitating
hellbentnounAlternative spelling of hell-bent. [(originally US, informal) Recklessly determined to do or achieve (something). [with on ‘something’]]
mincesnoun(uncountable) Finely chopped meat; minced meat.
pretensenoun(countable or uncountable) The action of pretending; false or simulated show or appearance; false or hypocritical assertion or representation.
guffnoun(informal, uncountable) Nonsensical talk or thinking.
cavilingnouncavilation
pretensionsnounA claim or aspiration to a particular status or quality.
charynounCareful, cautious, shy, wary.
justificationnoun(countable) A reason, explanation, or excuse which someone believes provides convincing, morally acceptable support for behavior or for a belief or occurrence.
chickenshitnoun(slang, vulgar) A coward.
inadvisabilitynounThe quality or state of being inadvisable.
disfavournounLack of favour; displeasure.
tommyrotnounNonsense, rot.

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