as in doubt
an uneasy feeling about the rightness of what one is doing or going to do
she has no qualms about downloading pirated music files from the Internet
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Recent Examples of qualm
Unlike her, my father had no qualms about breaking rules.
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Andrea Bajani,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
While Emily would never pair a massive Balenciaga City Bag with brown suede sneakers, Collins had no such qualms with the look while traveling across Europe last summer.
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Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
4 June 2026
The AfA has expressed qualms with the federal government’s attempts to cut flights on multiple occasions since late 2025.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
The staffers who fill Lynn’s network appear to have no such qualms.
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Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for qualm
Andrea Bajani,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
While Emily would never pair a massive Balenciaga City Bag with brown suede sneakers, Collins had no such qualms with the look while traveling across Europe last summer.
—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
4 June 2026
The AfA has expressed qualms with the federal government’s attempts to cut flights on multiple occasions since late 2025.
—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
The staffers who fill Lynn’s network appear to have no such qualms.
—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for qualm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualm
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The prosecutor’s office, taking a fresh look at the murder, learned the lead investigator shared those doubts.
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Caicedo has made a name for himself as a regular starter for Chelsea in recent years — and his appearance in the Champions League leaves no doubt about his experience in high stakes matches.
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For individuals 18 and older, courts generally must approve a qualifying name change within six weeks without holding a hearing or allowing formal objections.
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Much of the objection to using the term comes from Israel's ongoing attacks in Lebanon and Gaza despite ceasefires.
Noun
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Sherriff, who debuted with the Cardinals in 2017, expressed regret at never pitching at Dodger Stadium, citing the cumulative toll of 13 years of uncertainty.
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Using 10,000 rocks, more than seventy-five 80-pound bags of concrete, and over $1,000 in supplies, Ruggie has no regrets about his 14-foot deck burned in a shou sugi ban style.
Noun
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Every other Giants player wore the hat without compunction or issue.
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This regime has no such compunction.
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“Qualm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualm. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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