squeamishness

Variant of squeamish

squeamish definition

squeam·ish (skwē′mis̸h)

adjective

  1. having a digestive system that is easily upset; easily nauseated; queasy
  2. easily shocked or offended; prudish
  3. excessively fastidious; oversensitive

Etymology: ME squaymysch, earlier squaimous < Anglo-Fr escoimous, orig., disdainful, shy

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