qualmless en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *gʷelH- Proto-Indo-European *gʷolH-mos Proto-Germanic *kwalmaz Proto-West Germanic *kwalm Old English cwealm Middle English qualm English qualm Proto-Indo-European *lewh₁- Proto-Indo-European *lewHs-der. Proto-Germanic *leusaną Proto-Germanic *lausaz Proto-Germanic *-lausaz Proto-West Germanic *-laus Old English -lēas Middle English -les English -less English qualmless From qualm + -less.
Meanings
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Without qualms.
The rest of the room was hushed and Maisie's voice went on, qualmless and strong.
1981, Muriel Spark, Loitering with Intent:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more qualmless | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most qualmless | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |