Be Compunctious Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 10, 2023

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	99%	6		Exact Match!
	noun • sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment verb • feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about • feel sad about the loss or absence of • decline formally or politely • express with regret
	42%	10		Compunctious
	adjective • offering or expressing apology
	25%	12		Characterized by remorse or guilt
	adjective • Exhibiting compunctions, scruples, feelings of guilt.

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New York Times09 Aug 1989	Across 49
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