Queasy: meaning, definitions and examples
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queasy
[ ˈkwiːzi ]
feeling
having a feeling of sickness or nausea, typically because of anxiety or disgust
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I always feel queasy on long car journeys.
- The smell of rotten eggs made her feel queasy.
situation
causing or likely to cause a feeling of nausea or unease
Synonyms
disturbing, uneasy, unsettling
Examples of usage
- The queasy motion of the boat made him seasick.
- The queasy atmosphere in the room made everyone uncomfortable.
Translations
Translations of the word "queasy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 enjoado
🇮🇳 मतली
🇩🇪 übel
🇮🇩 mual
🇺🇦 нудота
🇵🇱 mdłości
🇯🇵 吐き気
🇫🇷 nausée
🇪🇸 mareado
🇹🇷 mide bulantısı
🇰🇷 메스꺼움
🇸🇦 غثيان
🇨🇿 nevolno
🇸🇰 nevoľno
🇨🇳 恶心
🇸🇮 slabost
🇮🇸 ógleði
🇰🇿 жүрегі айнып тұр
🇬🇪 გულისრევა
🇦🇿 ürəkbulanma
🇲🇽 mareado
Word origin
The word 'queasy' originated from the Old English word 'cwīs', meaning 'affection, love'. Over time, its meaning evolved to include a feeling of sickness or unease. The current use of 'queasy' to describe a sensation of nausea or discomfort dates back to the 16th century.