qualms

plural of qualm

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of qualms Taking Ownership of Morocco’s Creativity Reflecting on how Moroccans are perceived in the broader industry, one of El Moutii’s biggest qualms is the conception that Morocco is a hub for cheap labor and goods. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026 However, Fergie doesn’t seem to have the same qualms about Prince William. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 Oct. 2026 Despite her qualms, Chavchavadze continued to see Jack throughout his presidency. — Laurence Leamer, Vanity Fair, 14 Oct. 2026 The warm and charismatic straight-shooter, who has clocked 20 years in the biz, has no qualms with exposing the inner workings of what can be a highly secretive industry. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026 Which is why Pedroza has no qualms about putting the game in Thomas’ hands. — Caleb Otte, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026 Among the new 44 Squad, which Hondo aptly calls the Exiles, is Sammy Bishop (Lucy Barrett), a gun expert and social media star who, much to Hondo’s horror, has no qualms about live-streaming from headquarters. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026 At the same time, Pistorio has no qualms about putting Collier on the field for almost every play. — Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 One of the only qualms was the price tag, but a $1,200 markdown pretty much renders that moot. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualms
Noun
  • The cryptocurrency industry’s leading network of super PACs is yet again spending huge sums against Sherrod Brown in Ohio, despite doubts that the investment will pay off.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Well, on Monday, Overshown put those doubts to rest by tying for the team lead with six tackles and recording a game-sealing interception in the fourth quarter to thwart a Philadelphia comeback attempt.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Two of the three objections against Macías and Sigcho-Lopez were filed by people who had circulated primary petitions for Patty García.
    — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The City Council voted it down, and the mayor's opponents passed an alternate budget plan over his objections.
    — Chris Tye, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Default insurance on the company also widened, signaling some misgivings on the company’s plans.
    — Ellen DiMauro, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • But even some Republicans appear to still be harboring misgivings about the administration’s approach to Putin.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Johnson clearly felt no such compunctions.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
  • Russia and Ukraine show no compunctions about killing the civilians of their enemy.
    — Oded J K Faran, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Spreadsheets existed in 2006, but here they are kept, like everyone’s shame and scruples, firmly out of sight.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Hilton rejects the argument floated by some of his former colleagues that his scruples became a casualty of his ambition.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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“Qualms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualms. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

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