adj
squeamish
SKWEE-mihsh
adj
1
Easily disturbed, nauseated, or made uneasy, especially by unpleasant sights.
"He's too squeamish to watch surgery on TV."
"She felt squeamish at the sight of blood."
2
Reluctant or uneasy about doing something.
"Investors grew squeamish about the risky deal."
How to Use Squeamish
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEasily grossed out or made uneasy, especially by blood, gore, or unpleasant situations.
Common pairings
squeamish about
feel squeamish
not squeamish
Word Forms
more squeamish comparative, most squeamish superlative
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Etymology
Origin uncertain, likely blending a Middle English word for "squeamish" with an old dialect word describing dizziness or faintness.