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qualm

//kwɑːm//
English Definition
A feeling of doubt or unease.
中文释义
疑虑;不安
Example Sentence

She had no qualms about discarding two years of work once she realized the calibration had been wrong from the start.

当她意识到校准从一开始就是错的,便毫无犹豫地舍弃了两年的工作。

Synonyms
misgiving scruple hesitation
Antonyms
confidence certainty
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
qualm → 心里发怵。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “qualm”?

  1. A A disease or ailment; a problem.
  2. B Distant; reserved.
  3. C A model of excellence.
  4. D A feeling of doubt or unease.
Show answer

D — A feeling of doubt or unease.. “qualm” means A feeling of doubt or unease..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “A feeling of doubt or unease.”?

  1. A malady
  2. B aloof
  3. C paragon
  4. D qualm
Show answer

D — qualm. “qualm” means A feeling of doubt or unease..

Common questions about “qualm”

What does “qualm” mean?

qualm — A feeling of doubt or unease.. In Chinese: 疑虑;不安.

How do you pronounce “qualm”?

qualm is pronounced //kwɑːm//.

How is “qualm” used in a sentence?

She had no qualms about discarding two years of work once she realized the calibration had been wrong from the start. (当她意识到校准从一开始就是错的,便毫无犹豫地舍弃了两年的工作。)

What are synonyms for “qualm”?

misgiving, scruple, hesitation — all close in meaning to qualm (A feeling of doubt or unease.).

What is the opposite of “qualm”?

confidence, certainty — each the opposite of qualm (A feeling of doubt or unease.).

Is “qualm” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. qualm is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “qualm”?

qualm → 心里发怵。

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