Qualmish: meaning, definitions and examples
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qualmish
[ kwษlmษชส ]
feeling uneasy
Qualmish describes a state of feeling faintly ill or uneasy, often due to a feeling of nausea or discomfort. It can also suggest a sense of moral uncertainty or doubt. This term is not commonly used, but when it is, it conveys a discomfort that is subtle yet poignant. People might experience qualmish feelings during stressful situations or after consuming something that does not sit well with them.
Synonyms
discomforted, faint, nauseated, sickly, uneasy
Examples of usage
- She felt qualmish after the roller coaster ride.
- His qualmish conscience made him second-guess his decision.
- After eating the old leftovers, I felt quite qualmish.
Translations
Translations of the word "qualmish" in other languages:
๐ต๐น enjoativo
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคเฅเคฌ
๐ฉ๐ช unwohl
๐ฎ๐ฉ mual
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝัะดะพัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ mdลoลci
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท nausรฉeux
๐ช๐ธ nauseabundo
๐น๐ท mide bulandฤฑrฤฑcฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฉ์ค๊บผ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบุซูุงู
๐จ๐ฟ nevolnost
๐ธ๐ฐ nevoฤพnosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆถๅฟ็
๐ธ๐ฎ slaboten
๐ฎ๐ธ รณรพรฆgilegt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถาฏัะตะบ ะฐะนะฝั
๐ฌ๐ช แแกแฃแแฃแฅแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ nausea
๐ฒ๐ฝ nauseabundo
Etymology
The word 'qualmish' is derived from the noun 'qualm,' which has its origins in Middle English, likely borrowed from the Old Norse word 'kvalmr,' meaning 'sickness' or 'a fainting spell.' The transformation from 'qualm' to 'qualmish' as an adjective accentuates the feeling associated with that malaise. Historically, 'qualm' was used to describe a sudden feeling of sickness or unease and eventually evolved to encompass moral qualms and doubts. The adjective 'qualmish' emerged as a descriptive term to articulate the physical sensations and emotional states that accompany feelings of discomfort. Its usage reflects cultural sensitivities towards bodily and emotional well-being, marking a linguistic connection to the frailties of human experience.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #42,123, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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