qualm

Definition of qualm

Nouns

uneasiness about the fitness of an action
Synonyms:
misgiving, scruple
Type of:
anxiety
a vague unpleasant emotion that is experienced in anticipation of some (usually ill-defined) misfortune
a mild state of nausea
Synonyms:
queasiness, squeamishness
Type of:
nausea, sickness
the state that precedes vomiting

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