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qualmsfeelings of doubt, hesitation, or uneasiness about the rightness of a course of action

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: feelings of doubt, hesitation, or uneasiness about the rightness of a course of action

Pronunciation (IPA): /kwɑːmz/

Korean meaning: 어떤 행동의 옳고 그름에 대한 의심, 주저함, 불안감

Korean pronunciation: **콰**름즈

Example Sentences

  • The boss had no qualms about firing people right before Christmas.
  • I have serious qualms about eating this sushi that's been sitting out for three hours.
  • She expressed her qualms about the company's environmental policies.

qualms

NOUN

//kwɑːmz//

feelings of doubt, hesitation, or uneasiness about the rightness of a course of action

qualms concept
💡 Concept

an office worker stands frozen with their hand halfway reaching toward a tip jar filled with coins and bills. Their face shows deep uncertainty with furrowed brows and a conflicted expression as they consider taking money they need. The worker's other hand nervously fidgets with their empty wallet while their eyes dart between the jar and the door. Their body language shows the internal struggle between desperation and conscience. Other employees can be seen in the background going about their normal routines, unaware of the moral dilemma unfolding. feelings of doubt, hesitation, and uneasiness about the rightness of a course of action

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/kwɑːmz/
🇬🇧 UK/kwɑːmz/

🌳Etymology

Rootqualm
Suffix--s

Origin

From 16th-century German, originally meaning 'death agony' or 'extreme pain.' Over time, the meaning shifted from physical suffering to mental uneasiness, particularly moral doubt or anxiety.

🎵Rhyme

psalmspalmscalms
psalms
palms
calms

🔗Collocations

have no qualms
without qualms
moral qualms
serious qualms
express qualms
overcome qualms

📝Examples

The boss had no qualms about firing people right before Christmas.

😄 Fun example

I have serious qualms about eating this sushi that's been sitting out for three hours.

She expressed her qualms about the company's environmental policies.

😄 Fun example

Without any qualms, he ate the last slice of pizza that was clearly labeled with his roommate's name.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

doubtsmisgivingsreservationsscrupleshesitation

Antonyms

certaintyconfidenceassurance

Related

conscienceethicsmoralityhesitatedoubt

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