mindmap root((不安)) qualm implies an uneasy fear that one is not following one's conscience or better judgment: no ~ about travelling in the Middle East. scruple implies a doubt of the rightness of an act on grounds of principle: a lawyer totally devoid of ~s. compunction implies a spontaneous feeling of responsibility and compassion for a potential victim: not likely to have ~s about knocking out his opponent. demur implies hesitation caused by objection or resistance to an outside suggestion or influence: accepted her resignation without ~.