qualm

• Nom désignant un sentiment d'inquiétude ou de doute quant à la convenance ou à la moralité d'une action, ou une légère sensation de nausée.

A noun referring to a feeling of uneasiness or doubt about the appropriateness or morality of an action, or a mild sensation of nausea.

1. Uneasiness or doubtB2formal

   A feeling of unease or hesitation about the appropriateness or morality of an action.

   Scrupule, hésitation morale

   • He had no qualms about telling the truth.
   • She felt a qualm before making the final decision.
   • Despite his qualms, he agreed to help.

   Synonymescompunctiondoubthesitationmisgivingpangreservationscrupletwinge

   Antonymesapprovalcertaintyconfidenceeagernesswillingness

2. Mild nauseaC1formalmedical

   A slight feeling of sickness or queasiness.

   Nausée légère

   • A sudden qualm of nausea overcame her during the boat ride.
   • He felt a qualm after eating the rich food.
   • The smell caused a qualm in his stomach.

   Synonymesnauseaqueasinesssicknesssqueamishness