qualm Synonyms

qualm Meaning

Wordnet

qualm (n)

uneasiness about the fitness of an action

a mild state of nausea

Webster

qualm (n.)

Sickness; disease; pestilence; death.

A sudden attack of illness, faintness, or pain; an agony.

Especially, a sudden sensation of nausea.

A prick or scruple of conscience; uneasiness of conscience; compunction.

FAQs About the word qualm

uneasiness about the fitness of an action, a mild state of nauseaSickness; disease; pestilence; death., A sudden attack of illness, faintness, or pain; an agony

compunction, regret, objection,doubt, uncertainty, remorse, question, suspicion, scruple, guilt

aplomb, sureness, certainty, conviction, assurance, certitude, assurance, certainty, certitude, confidence

Despite my moral qualms, I felt obligated to report the incident.

She had no qualms about expressing her opinions, regardless of the consequences.

The politician's qualms about the policy led to a public outcry.

The scientist's qualms about the experiment's safety were ignored.