qualm

The word “qualm” has 1 syllable: qualm.

It's pronounced as /kwɑm/.

What is synonym and antonym for qualm?

In the thesaurus, “qualm” has 16 synonyms and 13 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for qualm along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for qualm

anxiety
apprehension
compunction
disquiet
doubt
hesitation
misgiving
nervousness
objection
pang
regret
reluctance
remorse
twinge
unease
uneasiness

Antonyms for qualm

aplomb
assurance
calm
calmness
certainty
certitude
collectedness
confidence
conviction
ease
happiness
peace
sureness

Meanings of qualm

noun

A feeling of apprehension, doubt, fear etc.
A sudden sickly feeling; queasiness.
A prick of the conscience; a moral scruple, a pang of guilt. (Now often in negative constructions.).
Mortality; plague; pestilence.
A calamity or disaster.

verb

To have a sickly feeling.

Example Sentences

Despite his confident demeanor, he couldn't shake the uneasy qualm in his stomach.
She expressed a sudden qualm about attending the event alone.
The decision to confront the issue without hesitation left no room for qualm.
He faced the challenge with determination, without a hint of qualm.
The unexpected news left her with a momentary qualm of uncertainty.

On this page you'll find 29 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to qualm, such as: anxiety, aplomb, apprehension, assurance, calm, calmness, certainty.

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