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qualm

qualm [ kwaam ] (plural qualms)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. feeling of unease: a sudden feeling of uncertainty or apprehension, especially a misgiving about an action or conduct

2. sick feeling: a sudden pang of nausea

[Early 16th century. Origin ?]

qualm·ish adjective
qualm·ish·ly adverb
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