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Qualm

usgb/kwɑːm/Volume
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Ethical Doubt

Expresses hesitation due to a moral or an ethical dilemma rather than a simple decision.

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She experienced a qualm about reading her sister's diary.
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Inner Conflict

Used when someone feels inner discomfort about a choice that conflicts with their values.

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He had a qualm about the company's environmental policies.
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Slight Unease

Represents a mild and often temporary feeling of discomfort or worry, not intense fear.

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As the deadline approached, she felt a qualm of anxiety.
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