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Misgivings vs Qualms - What's the difference?

misgivings | qualms |

As nouns the difference between misgivings and qualms

is that misgivings is doubt; hesitation; reluctance; worry; concern while qualms is .

misgivings

English

Noun

(head)
  • English plurals Doubt; hesitation; reluctance; worry; concern.
    • I had some misgivings about hiring someone so young, but it has worked out well.

    Usage notes

    * Almost always used in the plural.

    qualms

    English

    Noun

    (head)