Queasiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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queasiest
[ ΛkwizΔΙͺΙst ]
degree of ease
Queasiest refers to the highest degree of feeling uneasy or uncomfortable, particularly in relation to motion sickness or nausea. It describes a state where one feels most prone to nausea or discomfort when faced with a stressful or unsettling situation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- After the roller coaster ride, I felt the queasiest I've ever been.
- The rough seas made her feel the queasiest on the boat.
- He tends to get the queasiest during long flights.
- I always feel queasiest after eating too much.
- Watching that horror movie left me feeling quite queasiest.
Word origin
The word 'queasiest' is derived from the adjective 'queasy', which has its origins in the early 16th century, coming from the dialectal word 'quais', meaning 'nauseated' or 'sick'. The suffix '-est' is added to form the superlative degree. 'Queasy' originally described a feeling of nausea that could be physical, like that experienced on a rough sea voyage, or emotional, such as feelings of discomfort or unease in a situation. Over time, the term evolved, and 'queasiest' has come to denote the extreme of this sensation, embodying the peak intensity of nausea or discomfort. The word reflects both physical sensations and psychological states, capturing the malaise that can arise in various contexts.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,743, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.