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Word

qualm

noun
UK /kwɑːm/
US /kwɑ(l)m/

An uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about one's own conduct; a misgiving.

qualm: An uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about one's own conduct; a misgiving.

Meanings

noun

An uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about one's own conduct; a misgiving.

Examples

  • She had no qualms about telling the truth, even if it meant facing difficult consequences.
  • He felt a sudden qualm of conscience when he realized he had accidentally taken someone else's umbrella.
  • Despite the lucrative offer, they still harbored some qualms about the company's ethical practices.