squeamish (**스퀴**미시) — easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted, especially by unpleasant images
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted, especially by unpleasant images
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/
Korean meaning: 메스꺼움을 쉽게 느끼는, 역겨워하는, 예민한
Korean pronunciation: **스퀴**미시
Example Sentences
- My squeamish roommate ran away when I brought home a live lobster for dinner.
- Don't be so squeamish - it's just a tiny spider!
- The doctor said I shouldn't pursue surgery if I'm this squeamish about blood.
squeamish
ADJECTIVE//ˈskwiːmɪʃ//
easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted, especially by unpleasant images
a young nurse turns away from an open wound she was supposed to help bandage, covering her mouth with her hand. Her face turns green and her eyes water as she looks away from the injury. The sight of blood and exposed tissue makes her feel nauseous and faint. She grabs onto a nearby medical cart for support while trying not to vomit. An experienced doctor nearby notices her reaction and steps in to take over the procedure. Other medical staff continue working around them in the busy emergency room. someone being easily made to feel sick and disgusted by unpleasant medical sights
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'squeamish,' possibly related to 'squaim' meaning to feel nauseous or sick. The word likely developed from the idea of having a delicate stomach that easily becomes upset.
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📝Examples
“My squeamish roommate ran away when I brought home a live lobster for dinner.”
“Don't be so squeamish - it's just a tiny spider!”
“The doctor said I shouldn't pursue surgery if I'm this squeamish about blood.”
“She's surprisingly squeamish for someone who watches zombie movies all day.”
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