uneasy conscience
Frequency: 6.37.4 per million words
Used to describe a state of feeling guilty.
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Examples (20)
- He walked around with an uneasy conscience after lying to his best friend.
- He had an uneasy conscience after lying to his friend.
- Do you think a politician with such a past can have anything but an uneasy conscience?
- Her uneasy conscience kept her awake, replaying the day's events.
- She had an uneasy conscience for weeks after she witnessed the accident but did nothing to help.
- Does he have an uneasy conscience about the decisions he made?
- The CEO's evasive answers left many with the impression that he harbors an uneasy conscience.
- She knew she'd have an uneasy conscience if she didn't confess the truth.
- If you cheat on the exam, you will likely be left with an uneasy conscience.
- An uneasy conscience made him avoid eye contact with his accusers.
- He has an uneasy conscience about how he acquired his wealth.
- He tried to soothe his uneasy conscience by secretly helping the victim.
- Despite his outward confidence, his fidgeting betrayed an uneasy conscience.
- The politician felt an uneasy conscience after breaking his promise to the voters.
- I've had an uneasy conscience ever since I forgot to return her call.
- His shifty eyes and nervous demeanor betrayed his uneasy conscience.
- The weight of an uneasy conscience can be heavier than any physical burden.
- She carried an uneasy conscience for years over the secret she kept.
- To live with an uneasy conscience is a constant torment from which many seek relief.
- The manager developed an uneasy conscience about the ethical implications of the project.