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queasy

 

[ ˈkwiːzi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

having a feeling of sickness or nausea, typically because of anxiety or disgust

Synonyms

nauseous, sick, unwell

Examples of usage

  • I always feel queasy on long car journeys.
  • The smell of rotten eggs made her feel queasy.
Context #2 | Adjective

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,888, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.