5 letter words starting with QUAL

Quale

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A rare word that refers to a quality or property of something.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈkwɑːli/; UK: /ˈkwɑːleɪ/

Origin and Usage: The word "quale" comes from the Latin word "qualis" which means "of what kind". It was first used in the English language in the mid-17th century. It is a rare word that is not commonly used in everyday language.

Synonyms: Attribute, character, feature, quality, trait.

Related Words: Equal, quale, quale, quell, queen, queer.

Example Sentences:

• He was trying to describe the quale of the painting, but he couldn find the right words.
• The quale of the fabric was soft and silky.
• She was trying to identify the quale of the sound she heard.

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions: 1. an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about ones own conduct; a misgiving. 2. a sudden feeling of sickness or nausea.

Pronunciations: US: /kwɑm/; UK: /kwɔːm/

Origin and Usage: The word "qualm" originated in the 16th century from the Middle Low German word "qualm" meaning "pain, anguish, torment." It was first used in English to describe a sudden feeling of sickness or nausea. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include an uneasy feeling of doubt or worry, especially about ones own conduct.

Synonyms: doubt, misgiving, hesitation, apprehension, unease, anxiety, worry, concern, scruple, reservation, qualmishness

Related Words: doubt, worry, guilt, shame, fear

Example Sentences:

1. "She had a qualm of conscience after lying to her boss."
2. "He felt a sudden qualm and had to sit down."
3. "She had no qualms about taking the money."