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squeamish in German

squeamish in German is zimperlich, empfindlich — squeamish means easily disturbed, nauseated, or made uneasy, especially by unpleasant sights.

squeamish in German

zimperlich
adj
Easily shocked, sickened or frightened; tending to be nauseated or nervous; oversensitive.
empfindlich
adj
Easily shocked, sickened or frightened; tending to be nauseated or nervous; oversensitive.

What does "squeamish" mean?

  1. adj Easily disturbed, nauseated, or made uneasy, especially by unpleasant sights.
    "He's too squeamish to watch surgery on TV."
  2. adj Reluctant or uneasy about doing something.
    "Investors grew squeamish about the risky deal."
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squeamish in a sentence

  • He's too squeamish to watch surgery on TV.
  • She felt squeamish at the sight of blood.
  • Investors grew squeamish about the risky deal.

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What is "squeamish" in German?

"squeamish" in German is zimperlich, empfindlich. squeamish means: Easily disturbed, nauseated, or made uneasy, especially by unpleasant sights.

How do you use "squeamish" in a sentence?

Example: "He's too squeamish to watch surgery on TV." In German, "squeamish" is zimperlich, empfindlich.

Are there other ways to say "squeamish" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "squeamish": zimperlich, empfindlich.

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