Definition of Qualm

1. Noun. Uneasiness about the fitness of an action.

Exact synonyms: Misgiving, Scruple
Generic synonyms: Anxiety
Derivative terms: Misgive, Scruple, Scruple, Scruple, Scrupulous

2. Noun. A mild state of nausea.
Exact synonyms: Queasiness, Squeamishness
Generic synonyms: Nausea, Sickness
Derivative terms: Queasy, Squeamish

Definition of Qualm

1. n. Sickness; disease; pestilence; death.

Definition of Qualm

1. Noun. A sudden feeling of apprehension, doubt, fear etc. (defdate from 16th c.) ¹

2. Noun. A sudden sickly feeling; queasiness. (defdate from 16th c.) ¹

3. Noun. A prick of the conscience; a moral scruple, a pang of guilt. (Now chiefly in negative constructions.) (defdate from 17th c.) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Qualm

1. a feeling of doubt or misgiving [n -S]

Medical Definition of Qualm

1. 1. Sickness; disease; pestilence; death. " thousand slain and not of qualm ystorve [dead]" (Chaucer) 2. A sudden attack of illness, faintness, or pain; an agony. " Qualms of heartsick agony." 3. Especially, a sudden sensation of nausea. "For who, without a qualm, hath ever looked On holy garbage, though by Homer cooked?" (Roscommon) 4. A prick or scruple of conscience; uneasiness of conscience; compunction. Origin: AS. Cwealm death, slaughter, pestilence, akin to OS. & OHG. Qualm. See Quail to cower. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Qualm

quality-adjusted life year
quality-adjusted life years
quality adjusted life year
quality circle
quality control
quality control chart
quality factor
quality magazine
quality of health care
quality of life
quality time
qualityless
qualityness
qualitywise
qualm (current term)
qualmier
qualmiest
qualming
qualmish
qualmishly
qualmishness
qualmishnesses
qualmless
qualmlessly
qualms
qualmy
qualophile
qualophiles
qualtagh

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