queasy
2 antonyms for queasy — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adj — Feeling sick to one's stomach, as if about to vomit.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Feeling sick to one's stomach, as if about to vomit.
“The rough ferry crossing left her feeling queasy.”
nervous
sickening
nauseous
uneasy
loathsome
sickish
anxious
sick
nauseated
nauseating
offensive
noisome
Opposites
2. adj
Uneasy or uncomfortable about something, especially morally.
“Investors grew queasy about the company's finances.”
Opposites
Antonyms
How to use queasy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
feel queasy
queasy stomach
queasy about
Etymology
Possibly from an Old Norse word for a boil or sore, later shaped by an Anglo-Norman word meaning "to make uneasy."
Full origin of queasy →Frequently asked questions
What does “queasy” mean?
The word “queasy” means feeling sick to one's stomach, as if about to vomit. In plain terms, feeling sick or unsettled, either in the stomach or about a situation.
How do you pronounce “queasy”?
“Queasy” is pronounced KWEE-zee (/ˈkwiː.zi/ in IPA).
How do you use “queasy” in a sentence?
Here is “queasy” used in a sentence: “The rough ferry crossing left her feeling queasy.”
What part of speech is “queasy”?
“Queasy” is an adjective.
Where does the word “queasy” come from?
The word “queasy” comes from Old Norse. Possibly from an Old Norse word for a boil or sore, later shaped by an Anglo-Norman word meaning "to make uneasy.".
How many meanings does “queasy” have?
“Queasy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: feeling sick to one's stomach, as if about to vomit.
