Qualm Word Meaning

Etymology:

early 16th century (in the sense ‘momentary sick feeling’): perhaps related to Old English cw(e)alm ‘pain’, of Germanic origin

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about one's own conduct; a misgiving

Short Definition:

uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear

Examples:

• military regimes generally have no qualms about controlling the press