samvetskval — meaning in English

English meaning

• qualm noun A feeling of apprehension, doubt, fear etc.
• remorse noun A deep feeling of guilt or regret for having done something wrong.

Senses

samvetskval is used for these senses in English:

• pang of conscience (often, in the plural) A feeling of shame, guilt, or embarrassment, resulting from behavior which one regrets.
• qualm (now, negative polarity) A prick of the conscience; a moral scruple, a pang of guilt. [from 17th c.]
• remorse A feeling of regret or sadness for doing wrong or sinning.

qualm — full definition

1. noun A feeling of apprehension, doubt, fear etc.
2. noun A sudden sickly feeling; queasiness.
3. noun A prick of the conscience; a moral scruple, a pang of guilt.
4. noun Mortality; plague; pestilence.

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