Qualm

/kwɑːm/

The meaning and definition of Qualm, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A prick of the conscience; a moral scruple, a pang of guilt. (Now often in negative constructions.)
    β€œThis lawyer has no qualms about saving people who are on the wrong side of the law.”
  2. A feeling of apprehension, doubt, fear etc.
verb
  1. To have a sickly feeling.

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms compunction misgiving scruple unease uneasiness

Origin

From Middle English qualm.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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