This is the 7455th most frequent German word.
gewissen
"Gewissen" means "conscience" in English.
Here, 'Gewissen' is used as a noun meaning 'conscience', referring to a person's internal sense of right and wrong.
Er hat ein schlechtes Gewissen wegen seiner Lüge.
He feels guilty because of his lie.
In this context, 'gewissen' is used as an adjective meaning 'some' or 'certain', indicating a specific but undefined amount or degree.
Sie zeigte einen gewissen Stolz auf ihre Arbeit.
She showed a certain pride in her work.
Once again, 'Gewissen' functions as a noun for 'conscience', emphasizing the individual's moral considerations.