qualms

noun

plural of qualm
as in doubts
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 qualms Strong-willed and fearless, Laura has no qualms about asking questions and walking to the beat of her own drum. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 July 2026 But his qualms weren’t about the level of destruction in Gaza or the high civilian toll, both of which drew global outrage. — Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 But qualms still remain about the wideout group that will catch passes from Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza. — The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 30 June 2026 Smith's qualms stemmed from the massive requirements for the presidential visit, which shut down surrounding streets near Madison Square Garden and forced police to clear out outdoor watch parties. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026 Still, other board members had qualms going into the meeting on specific contract renewals. — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026 Activist teens or those with an interest in politics have similar qualms about AI. — Staff Author, Parents, 7 June 2026 Unlike her, my father had no qualms about breaking rules. — 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualms
  1. doubts
  2. objections
  3. misgivings
  4. compunctions
  5. scruples
Noun
  • However, these doubts were put to rest when Kloss was later photographed leaving the wedding venue, Madison Square Garden.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 14 July 2026
  • At 34, his recurring issues raise serious doubts about his career longevity, making retirement a distinct possibility.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
Definition of doubts
Noun
  • Zahara’s court hearing is scheduled for September 28, when a judge will decide on her request if no objections are brought forward.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 13 July 2026
  • Other companies, including Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Larry Ellison’s Oracle, in recent years have moved their HQs out of California for tax reasons or over objections to California laws and regulations.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 July 2026
Definition of objections
Noun
  • Several Republican senators expressed misgivings about accepting the plane, pointing to the potential for security and legal risks.
    — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
  • But many women who have become first lady of California and the nation have expressed misgivings about taking on such a role.
    — Jenny Jarvie Follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of misgivings
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
Definition of compunctions
Noun
  • Still, there are some smart, well-meaning voices of caution who warn Democrats against forgetting their scruples.
    — Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
  • The people of every commune knew and feared those like him — stern figures in black whose ideological devotion appeared to outweigh any moral scruples.
    — Matthew Campbell, Bloomberg, 22 May 2026
Definition of scruples

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