Queasiness: meaning, definitions and examples

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queasiness

 

[ kwi-zee-nis ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling of illness

Queasiness is a sensation of unease and discomfort in the stomach, often accompanied by a feeling of nausea. It can be caused by various factors such as motion sickness, indigestion, or anxiety.

Synonyms

discomfort, nausea, uneasiness

Examples of usage

  • The queasiness she felt after the roller coaster ride made her regret eating that hot dog.
  • His queasiness subsided once he took some medication for his upset stomach.
Context #2 | Noun

anxiety or unease

Queasiness can also refer to a general feeling of anxiety or unease, not necessarily related to physical sickness. It can manifest as a sense of apprehension or discomfort.

Synonyms

anxiety, apprehension, uneasiness

Examples of usage

  • She felt a sense of queasiness before the important presentation at work.
  • The queasiness in his stomach was a result of the impending deadline.

Translations

Translations of the word "queasiness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 náusea

🇮🇳 मतली

🇩🇪 Übelkeit

🇮🇩 mual

🇺🇦 нудота

🇵🇱 nudności

🇯🇵 吐き気

🇫🇷 nausée

🇪🇸 náusea

🇹🇷 bulantı

🇰🇷 메스꺼움

🇸🇦 غثيان

🇨🇿 nevolnost

🇸🇰 nevoľnosť

🇨🇳 恶心

🇸🇮 slabost

🇮🇸 ógleði

🇰🇿 жүрек айну

🇬🇪 გულისრევა

🇦🇿 ürək bulanması

🇲🇽 náusea

Etymology

The word 'queasiness' is derived from the Old English word 'cwēsnes', which meant a feeling of nausea or discomfort. It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe the sensation of unease or sickness in the stomach. The concept of queasiness has been recognized across cultures and has been a common human experience throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,195, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.