QUALM: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for QUALM?

Need another word that means the same as “qualm”? Find 13 synonyms and 30 related words for “qualm” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Qualm” are: queasiness, squeamishness, misgiving, scruple, doubt, reservation, second thought, worry, concern, anxiety, pang of conscience, twinge of conscience, twinge of remorse

Qualm as a Noun

Definitions of "Qualm" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “qualm” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• An uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about one's own conduct; a misgiving.
• Uneasiness about the fitness of an action.
• A mild state of nausea.
• A momentary faint or sick feeling.

Synonyms of "Qualm" as a noun (13 Words)

anxiety	(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic. The housekeeper s eager anxiety to please.
concern	A commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it. The prospect should be of concern to us all.
doubt	The state of being unsure of something. They had doubts that they would ever win.
misgiving	Uneasiness about the fitness of an action. We have misgivings about the way the campaign is being run.
pang of conscience	A mental pain or distress.
queasiness	A mild state of nausea.
reservation	The written record or promise of an arrangement by which accommodations are secured in advance. The retention of a right to enter the demised property will be a reservation.
scruple	A unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains. Give daily one scruple of sulphate of quinine.
second thought	A 60th part of a minute of arc.
squeamishness	A mild state of nausea. He refused to allow squeamishness to deter him from his duty.
twinge of conscience	A sudden sharp feeling.
twinge of remorse	A sudden sharp feeling.
worry	The state of being anxious and troubled over actual or potential problems. It is not work but worry that kills.

Usage Examples of "Qualm" as a noun

• Military regimes generally have no qualms about controlling the press.

Associations of "Qualm" (30 Words)

agitation	A state of agitation or turbulent change or development. Widespread agitation for social reform.
anxiety	A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome. The housekeeper s eager anxiety to please.
apprehension	Painful expectation. She had some apprehensions about the filming.
compunction	A feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed. They used their tanks without compunction.
confession	The religious body or Church sharing a confession of faith. Leading figures from every Christian confession.
contrition	The state of feeling remorseful and penitent. Prayers of contrition.
distrust	Doubt about someone’s honesty. The public s distrust of politicians.
doubt	Consider unlikely or have doubts about. I doubt if anyone slept that night.
dread	A person with dreadlocks. The thought of returning to London filled her with dread.
incredulous	Not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving. An incredulous gasp.
insecurity	The state of being open to danger or threat; lack of protection. The insecurity of wireless networks.
misgiving	A feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something. We have misgivings about the way the campaign is being run.
mistrust	Lack of trust; suspicion. She had no cause to mistrust him.
moral	A lesson that can be derived from a story or experience. They have a moral obligation to pay the money back.
penance	Impose a penance on. The Bishop penanced him severely for his conduct.
penitence	Remorse for your past conduct. A public display of penitence.
penitent	Feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds. A penitent expression.
regret	Express with regret. I regret to say that you did not gain admission to Harvard.
remorse	Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed. They were filled with remorse and shame.
remorseful	Filled with remorse; sorry. The defendant was remorseful for what he had done.
repent	Feel regret or penitence about. Marian came to repent her hasty judgement.
repentance	Remorse for your past conduct. Each person who turns to God in genuine repentance and faith will be saved.
rue	Feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about. To his rue the error cost him the game.
sceptical	Denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion. The public were deeply sceptical about some of the proposals.
scruple	Raise scruples. I had no scruples about eavesdropping.
suspect	A person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused. I suspect he is a fugitive.
suspicion	A feeling or belief that someone is guilty of an illegal, dishonest, or unpleasant action. He was arrested on suspicion of murder.
suspicious	Openly distrustful and unwilling to confide. Police were called when staff became suspicious.
trepidation	Trembling movements or motion. The men set off in fear and trepidation.
uneasiness	Inability to rest or relax or be still. I sensed the uneasiness of people around me.