qualm
noun
an uneasy feeling or pang of conscience as to conduct; compunction.
qualms
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pluralof qualm.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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And unlike us mere mortals, they aren’t afflicted by pesky qualms about their reputation or career, or that queasy feeling in the gut produced by years of social conditioning against lying or ripping people off.
From Slate ● Oct. 25, 2026
In hindsight, Yeager said she had some initial qualms about the rental process, but the person with whom she was dealing reassured her at every point.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
“The Death of Robin Hood,” released by A24, stars Hugh Jackman as Robin Hood, an outlaw who has no qualms about his crimes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
Before the tournament, Ghana head coach Carlos Quieroz said he had no qualms over selecting Partey.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
I had no qualms when it came to writing frankly about Hall, Fischer, or Sandy Pittman, each of whom had been aggressively seeking media attention for years.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
