Meaning
qualm, hesitation
- hesitation, doubt, or moral scruple holding someone back from an action (most often plural: remore)
In a sentence
Ha accettato la proposta senza alcuna remora morale.
He accepted the proposal without any moral qualms.
Non farti troppe remore e chiedi subito chiarimenti.
Don't have so many hesitations and ask for clarification right away.
Hanno agito senza remore, incuranti delle possibili conseguenze.
They acted without qualms, heedless of the possible consequences.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| remora | feminine · singular |
| remore | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Almost always used in the plural 'remore', especially in 'senza remore' (without qualms).