qualm
noun/kwɑm/
Frequency rank: #19,789 most common English word
Meaning
a feeling of doubt, unease, or mild guilt about one's actions.
Example sentence
She felt no qualm about returning the defective product to the store.
Synonyms & related words
- doubt
- misgiving
- hesitation
- scruple
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