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also queazy
1
as in sick
affected with nausea
the youngster felt a little queasy after eating too much Easter candy
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2
as in worried
feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty
since I don't know much about mechanical things, I'm always queasy when dealing with auto mechanics
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Recent Examples of queasy
Stomach-churning violence and queasy conversations are scattered regularly enough to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
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Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
That queasy feeling about the Miami Dolphins’ offensive line is re-surfacing.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2025
And there were almost no visual effects used when Tim and Millie’s eyes touch in a queasy, skin-crawling sequence.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 30 July 2025
There’s a queasy familiarity to the details of this horror.
—Celia Bell
july 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
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Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
That queasy feeling about the Miami Dolphins’ offensive line is re-surfacing.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2025
And there were almost no visual effects used when Tim and Millie’s eyes touch in a queasy, skin-crawling sequence.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 30 July 2025
There’s a queasy familiarity to the details of this horror.
—Celia Bell
july 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for queasy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for queasy
Adjective
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About 1 out of every 10 people who get sick with Legionnaires' disease may die because of complications from the illness.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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In Texas’s outbreak, which began in January in a largely unvaccinated population in Gaines County in West Texas, at least 762 people became sick, including the two children who died.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Yet, even in states with budget surpluses, governors and legislators are worried about rising costs, particularly for Medicaid.—
Patrick Gleason,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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At the same time, Powe is worried about the next time the river rises.—
Josh Wood,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Anyone, age aside, may find those scenes a little squeamish.—
Kelsie Gibson,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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As 82-year-old Scorsese and his pal Steven Spielberg recall in a first-look clip from the the upcoming five-part Apple TV+ documentary Mr. Scorsese, Columbia Pictures, squeamish about some of the bloody content of the movie, almost stopped Scorsese's vision from riding into theaters.—
Jeremy Helligar,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Faced with punishment from school administrators, Westman appeared alternately nervous and nonchalant, the former employee said.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
29 Aug. 2025
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While most dogs don’t love pills, all dogs love a tasty treat, making these calming hemp chews an excellent choice for your nervous pup.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
28 Aug. 2025
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In a season-one episode, Taylor raised a concrete grate at Homestead 2 and suddenly felt dizzy and nauseous.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
30 June 2025
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That is, until one day, when Blanca began feeling unusually emotional and nauseous.—
Allison Moses,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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The artificial intelligence darling is expected to beat expectations as it’s done for just about the entirety of the AI rally, but the results come at a troubled time for the chipmaker, as the American company’s exposure to China has put it in the crosshairs of the Trump administration and Beijing.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
22 Aug. 2025
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And who knows whether the troubled Miami franchise will actually stay in South Florida?—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Unlike taking space to cool down, which is a much healthier strategy, the silent treatment is used specifically to make the other partner feel uneasy.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The pair form an uneasy and sometimes humorous alliance while uncovering a drug ring revolving around a dangerous alien narcotic.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Adding squeaky toys and being careful to be gentle when bathing can all help an anxious dog at bathtime, and owners should use a muzzle if their dog becomes aggressive during bathtime.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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However, the enthusiasm was short-lived, as the sell-off on Monday revealed that investors remain anxious about the uncertainties regarding the frequency and magnitude of potential rate cuts.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Queasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/queasy. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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