Qualm synonyms
kwäm, kwôm
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Scruple is a feeling of doubt or hesitation based on moral grounds, or a very small amount of something.
A hesitating or feeling hesitant
A sudden, brief, darting pain or pang
(Obs.) Apprehension or fear
The definition of a misgiving is a feeling of doubt or distrust about something.
A sharp feeling of uneasiness brought on by a sense of guilt; remorse
Anything so reserved in advance
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An instance of hesitating.
Reluctance or an inability to make up one's mind; irresolution.
The definition of a pang is a sharp and sudden physical or emotional pain.
twinge of conscience
Doubt
A change in thought about a matter after reconsidering it
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Doubt
The state of being dizzy; the sensation of instability.
illness (related)
A disease.
Anxiety can be a symptom of mental illness characterized by feelings of nervousness or distress without a noticeable cause.
The state of being subject to danger; vulnerability
Nausea is a feeling of sickness or disgust that makes the person want to vomit.
A gloomy effect or atmosphere:
Sorrow over a person or thing gone, lost, etc.
(Rare) Opposition; revolt
The quality or state of being sick or diseased; illness; disease or malady.
A trace, or slight indication.
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Uncertainty is defined as doubt.
Distress or discomfort
approval (antonym)
An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.
comfort (antonym)
Something providing ease, convenience, or security:
contentedness (antonym)
The state of being contented
certain (related)
A certain indefinite number; certain ones (of)
squeamishness
The quality of being squeamish
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The act of grasping with the intellect; the contemplation of things, without affirming, denying, or passing any judgment; intellection; perception.
Synonym Study
- Misgiving implies a disturbed state of mind resulting from a loss of confidence as to whether one is doing what is right misgivings of conscience
- Compunction implies a twinge of conscience for wrongdoing, now often for a slight offense to have no compunctions about telling a white lie
- Scruple implies doubt or hesitation arising from difficulty in deciding what is right, proper, just, etc. to break a promise without scruple
- Qualm implies a painful feeling of uneasiness arising from a consciousness that one is or may be acting wrongly I had qualms about leaving the children alone in the house
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