pang of conscience

Noun

Meaning

pang of conscience (plural pangs of conscience)

(often in the plural) A feeling of shame, guilt, or embarrassment, resulting from behavior which one regrets.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

penitence repentance remorse nostalgia contrition compunction self-reproach ruefulness

Close letter words and terms

panfungus pang pang cymbal pang of guilt pang seh pang-fou