adj
queasy
KWEE-zee
Queasy (adj) means feeling sick to one's stomach, as if about to vomit. Example: “The rough ferry crossing left her feeling queasy.”
adj
1
Feeling sick to one's stomach, as if about to vomit.
"The rough ferry crossing left her feeling queasy."
"He felt queasy after the greasy meal."
2
Uneasy or uncomfortable about something, especially morally.
"Investors grew queasy about the company's finances."
"I'm queasy about signing a contract I haven't read."
How to use queasy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFeeling sick or unsettled, either in the stomach or about a situation.
Common pairings
feel queasy
queasy stomach
queasy about
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Word forms
- Comparative
- queasier
- Superlative
- queasiest
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Etymology
Possibly from an Old Norse word for a boil or sore, later shaped by an Anglo-Norman word meaning "to make uneasy."
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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.
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