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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Recent Examples of squeamishness Some critics’ squeamishness seems aimed at the act of invention itself, the florid dreaming in the face of reality. — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 1 June 2026 Eight out of 10 survived the war, thanks in part to the relative squeamishness of Hungary’s homegrown Fascist leaders. — Joshua Levine, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026 The squeamishness reflects a certain independent streak held by voters in both states and a willingness by some to push back. — Isabella Volmert, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025 At the State Budget Committee meeting where the renovation spending was approved, Democrats expressed the concerns many have about making sure detainees maintain civil rights and access to legal representation ― as well as some squeamishness over the profit discussion. — Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 18 Sep. 2025 This is where generalized odor anxiety intersects with the aforementioned puritanical squeamishness. — Franklin Schneider, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025 The idea prompts a degree of squeamishness. — David A. Brenner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025 Part of the cultural discomfort with the show’s reboot reflects a squeamishness with the idea of women aging. — Lyz Lenz, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeamishness
  1. nausea
  2. queasiness
  3. sickness
  4. fastidiousness
  5. delicacy
Noun
  • Ex-players reporting more concussion symptoms during their careers, such as nausea, disorientation or loss of consciousness, were more likely to develop erectile dysfunction later.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
  • For another, turning my head just sent the view spinning in different directions in a way that quickly threatened nausea.
    — Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of nausea
Noun
  • There’s a queasiness to her self-loathing that feels especially potent to the teenage experience.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 26 June 2026
  • So if the tech queasiness becomes a tech sell-off, the rest of the stock market will need to do the heavy lifting.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 26 June 2026
Definition of queasiness
Noun
  • This aligns with the sickness of our culture - lack of gratitude.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Despite undergoing a blood transfusion, which briefly provided a glimpse of hope, Jackie continued to suffer setbacks in her recovery due to the sickness, which remained a mystery until Wednesday's announcement by California wildlife officials.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of sickness
Noun
  • Bryant is a restrained writer, and the fastidiousness of his elastic text does little to allay those who are likely to become inflamed.
    — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
  • More such fastidiousness will be needed to arrest the domino effect of delegitimization and to renew the small guarantees of truth and dignity in public life customarily provided by legacy institutions.
    — Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Definition of fastidiousness
Noun
  • Even the mini bamboo baskets serving up little delicacies before the show bore the brand’s signature three stripes.
    — Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
  • McGregor offers a welcome counterbalance as Brooke, whose general disposition emanates from her relationship with her father, even as it’s hobbled by troubles the script pinpoints with delicacy.
    — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of delicacy

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“Squeamishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeamishness. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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