Compunction and Discontent

Compunction

Compunction noun - An uneasy feeling about the rightness of what one is doing or going to do.

Discontent and compunction are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Discontent" instead a noun "Compunction".

Discontent

Discontent noun - The condition of being dissatisfied with one's life or situation.

Compunction and discontent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Compunction" instead a noun "Discontent".

How words are described

obvious obvious compunction obvious discontent
personal personal compunction personal discontent
moral moral compunction moral discontent
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