
Qualm
Ethical Doubt
Expresses hesitation due to a moral or an ethical dilemma rather than a simple decision.
She experienced a qualm about reading her sister's diary.
Inner Conflict
Used when someone feels inner discomfort about a choice that conflicts with their values.
He had a qualm about the company's environmental policies.
Slight Unease
Represents a mild and often temporary feeling of discomfort or worry, not intense fear.
As the deadline approached, she felt a qualm of anxiety.