This is the 3327th most frequent German word.
gewissens
"Gewissens" is the genitive form of "Gewissen," meaning "conscience."
In this sentence, 'Gewissen' refers to the ethical or moral compass guiding a person’s decision-making.
Er hatte wegen seines Gewissens Bedenken, die Wahrheit nicht auszusprechen.
He had reservations due to his conscience about not speaking the truth.
Here, 'Gewissen' denotes the feeling of guilt someone experiences when they believe they have done something wrong.
Ihr schlechtes Gewissen ließ sie die Entschuldigung schreiben.
Her guilty conscience made her write the apology.
This sentence uses 'Gewissen' metaphorically to express the state of mental peace achieved through personal morality.