qualm

/ˈkwɑːm/

Definitions

1. noun

a feeling of doubt or uncertainty about something

“She had a qualm about traveling to a foreign country alone.”

2. noun

a feeling of unease or apprehension

“He had a qualm about the safety of the old building.”

3. verb

to feel doubt or unease about something

“She began to qualm about the decision to quit her job.”

Synonyms

  • apprehension
  • doubt
  • uncertainty

Antonyms

  • certainty
  • confidence