squeamishness

noun

Definition of squeamishnessnext
1
as in nausea
a disturbed condition of the stomach in which one feels like vomiting an ever-rising squeamishness suddenly overwhelmed her, and she ran for the bathroom

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2
as in queasiness
the tendency to be or state of being squeamish his general squeamishness makes him a terrible choice as a lab partner for a dissection

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  1. nausea
  2. sickness
  3. delicacy
Noun
  • These include fever, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and aching muscles.
    Aliss Higham, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • First-aid kit: Band-aids, blister protectors, and natural remedies like arnica gel and peppermint and ginger teas for headaches or nausea.
    Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of nausea
Noun
  • Keanu Reeves pushed himself to the point of sickness in order to pull off intense stunts in John Wick.
    Eric Andersson, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
  • In short, this means Germany’s high rate of sickness cost its economy about €26 billion last year, according to VFA.
    BYRyan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of sickness
Noun
  • Guests can dine on delicacies like oysters and caviar, complemented by Library Bar's famous Birdbath Martini.
    Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Step 1: Place Items In Protective Bag Because of their delicacy, cashmere items should be placed in a protective mesh bag before any cycle.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024
Definition of delicacy
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