Qualms Meaning in English

word · lemma: qualm

US

ˈkwɑɫmz/, /ˈkwɑmz

KWAHMZ

UK

kwˈɑːmz

KWAHMZ

التعريف

A feeling of doubt, worry, or moral uncertainty about whether something is right. It often means you are unsure if your actions are correct or fair.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Nearly always plural; common phrases are 'have qualms about' and 'no qualms about.' Used in somewhat formal, thoughtful contexts. Refers to internal, usually moral or ethical doubt.

• Spanish: escrúpulos - dudas (morales)
• Portuguese (BR): escrúpulos - receios - dúvidas (morais)
• Portuguese (PT): escrúpulos - receios - dúvidas (morais)
• Chinese (Simplified): 顾虑 - 疑虑 - 不安
• Chinese (Traditional): 顧慮 - 疑慮 - 不安
• Hindi: संकोच - संशय
• Arabic: شكوك - تردد - مخاوف (ضميرية)
• Bengali: দ্বিধা - সংকোচ - সংশয় (নৈতিক)
• Russian: сомнения - угрызения совести - колебания
• Japanese: 良心のとがめ - ためらい
• Vietnamese: băn khoăn - do dự - áy náy
• Korean: 거리낌 - 양심의 가책 - 망설임
• Turkish: tereddüt - vicdan azabı - endişe
• Urdu: جھجھک - تذبذب - ہچکچاہٹ (اخلاقی)
• Indonesian: keraguan - rasa bersalah - kegelisahan

جمل نموذجية

She had qualms about lying to her friend.

basic

Do you have any qualms about this decision?

basic

He showed no qualms about taking the job.

basic

I had some qualms about moving to a new country, but it turned out great.

natural

Most people have qualms when making big life changes.

natural

She had no qualms about speaking her mind in front of everyone.

natural