Qualm (Noun)
Meaning 1
A mild state of nausea.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Uneasiness about the fitness of an action.
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- I couldn't help but feel a qualm about lending my friend money after she'd cancelled on our plans at the last minute so many times.
- As the pilot began the in-flight announcements, one of the passengers suddenly had a qualm about flying after the rough turbulence on takeoff.
- Sarah experienced a nagging qualm about turning down the offer to be maid of honor in her cousin's wedding.
- James's parents had a few qualms about him leaving college to pursue a music career, but ultimately supported his decision.
- She had initially been thrilled by the job offer, but after visiting the company's website and reading reviews, she started to feel a growing qualm about accepting the position.