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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
Nominally in the spirit of ’90s from-hell thrillers, The Patient is a riveting character drama that offers some queasy white-knuckle suspense on the way to a thrilling climax.
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Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
Americans are especially queasy about getting the military involved.
—Chris Brennan, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Fishermen queasy about ice safety seek out Scott Waldo, a member of the Kelliher Volunteer Fire Department, and co-owner, with his brother Kevin, of West Wind Resort.
—Stephanie Pearson, Outside, 14 Jan. 2026
Never’s queasy Uncut Gems accompaniment — which, like many other A24 soundtracks, received splashy vinyl releases and considerable acclaim.
—Zach Schonfeld, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
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Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
Americans are especially queasy about getting the military involved.
—Chris Brennan, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Fishermen queasy about ice safety seek out Scott Waldo, a member of the Kelliher Volunteer Fire Department, and co-owner, with his brother Kevin, of West Wind Resort.
—Stephanie Pearson, Outside, 14 Jan. 2026
Never’s queasy Uncut Gems accompaniment — which, like many other A24 soundtracks, received splashy vinyl releases and considerable acclaim.
—Zach Schonfeld, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for queasy
Adjective
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That leaves a sicker, older, more expensive pool of enrollees, which pushes up premiums for everyone.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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As a result, many began calling in sick or quitting entirely.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Her advice to anyone who is worried about giant hogweed is to take steps to identify it.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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So, should human artists be worried?—
Stephy Chung,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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And the smartest money runs toward investments others are too squeamish to touch.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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Nicole Kidman doesn’t tremble or get squeamish putting on the white lab coat of Kay Scarpetta, chief medical examiner at the heart of Patricia Cornwell's series of crime thriller novels, now adapted for a Prime Video show by Amazon MGM Studios and Blumhouse Television.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Who isn’t nervous meeting the prospective in-laws for the first time?—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Jason Bateman delivers the mundane analogy like a pro, blending sincerity and uncertainty inside his singular, nervous vocal rhythms.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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Tsvyk immediately felt nauseous and vomited on the floor after eating the dessert.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Mel initially thought her sister might have been pranking her before becoming nauseous at the thought that her own brother was behind the murders of four college students.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
4 Jan. 2026
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Iran continues to fire missiles at Israel each day, disrupting the lives of millions of anxious and exhausted voters.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Investors have grown more anxious about inflation, with Treasury yields rising and consumer surveys showing short‑term price expectations drifting upward.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Virginia made one last push, cutting TCU’s lead to 65-55, but the Horned Frogs quickly delivered the knockout blow as Miles knocked down a 3 and Suarez hit sophomore center Clara Silva for a layup to end Virginia’s hopes of another upset.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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In the video of the altercation, which was broken into clips and cross-posted across social media platforms, Peters and the woman are hanging out when Lentz arrives, upset.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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That neighbor also raised concerns about security, saying fewer on-site resources and changes in how calls are handled have left some people feeling uneasy.—
Daniel Wilkerson,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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As the war in Iran stretches into a fifth week, investors who had been hopeful for a quick resolution are growing increasingly uneasy about the real-world fallout from the conflict.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Queasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/queasy. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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