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qualm Definition


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qualm
noun
    1a. A sudden feeling of nervousness or apprehension;
    1b. A feeling of uneasiness about whether a decision or course of action, etc is really for the best;
    1c. A scruple, misgiving or pang of conscience.
    2. A feeling of faintness or nausea.
Derivative: qualmish
adj
    Etymology: 16c.



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