qualms — feelings 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

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