HyperDic: squeamishness

English > 2 senses of the word *squeamishness*:
NOUN	state	squeamishness, queasiness, qualm	a mild state of nausea
NOUN	attribute	squeamishness	the trait of being excessively fastidious and easily shocked

squeamishness > pronunciation
Sounds	skwiy'mihshnahs
Rhymes	abacus ... zealous: 1164 rhymes with ahs...

English > *squeamishness*: 2 senses > noun 1, state
Meaning	A mild state of nausea.
Synonyms	queasiness, qualm
Broader	nausea, sickness	The state that precedes vomiting
Spanish	aprensión, bascas, escrúpulo
Catalan	basca, basques
Adjectives	squeamish	excessively fastidious and easily disgusted

English > *squeamishness*: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
Meaning	The trait of being excessively fastidious and easily shocked.
Examples	"the program was withdrawn because of the squeamishness of some viewers" "he refused to allow squeamishness to deter him from his duty"
Broader	fastidiousness	The trait of being meticulous about matters of taste or style
Adjectives	squeamish	excessively fastidious and easily disgusted

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