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Qualm

/kwɑːm/
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(noun) A feeling of apprehension, doubt, fear etc.

He did not have any qualm of conscience.
My main qualm about the English language is its unmathematical and awkward orthography.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She had no ____ about speaking her mind, even when her views were unpopular with the group.

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