Noun: qualm kwaam
- Uneasiness about the fitness of an action (particularly for reasons of ethics, morals or propriety)
"He felt qualms about breaking his promise";
- scruple, misgiving
- A mild state of nausea
"The rough boat ride gave her qualms";
- queasiness, squeamishness
Derived forms: qualms
Type of: anxiety, nausea, sickness
Encyclopedia: Qualm