squeamishness

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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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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Noun
  • The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration warns on its website of potential effects from long-term THC use, including impaired learning, memory and thinking, breathing problems and nausea and vomiting.
    Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2025
  • But a performance in mid-November at a charity event on Richard Branson’s Necker Island was marred by an unusual bout of nausea and balance issues, which Taryn and her sisters Holly, 47, and Isa, 49, chalked up to stress and exhaustion.
    Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • But that drop is just one indication of serious financial sickness at the EV maker, problems brought on by falling sales for the first time in its history and falling prices for electric vehicles.
    Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Among them are loss, sickness and the perception of being a burden to others.
    Ashley Milne-Tyte, NPR, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Optimism should be high in Los Angeles but given James’ age and the delicacy of Doncic’s contact situation, the margin for error going forward is slim.
    C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
  • But cold brew is less likely to bring out the delicacy and complexity of that high-altitude, single-origin roast, says Kasperowicz.
    Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 30 Apr. 2025
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“Squeamishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeamishness. Accessed 12 May. 2025.

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