Squeamish: meaning, definitions and examples
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squeamish
[ ˈskwiːmɪʃ ]
feeling sick or nauseated
Easily made to feel sick, especially by unpleasant things. Squeamish people may feel queasy at the sight of blood or violence.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She's a bit squeamish about horror movies.
- He's so squeamish that he can't even watch surgical procedures on TV.
easily shocked or disgusted
Easily shocked or disgusted by what is perceived as offensive or unpleasant. Squeamish individuals may have a low tolerance for explicit content.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She's too squeamish to even read the news sometimes.
- Don't show that photo to him, he's quite squeamish.
Translations
Translations of the word "squeamish" in other languages:
🇵🇹 escrupuloso
🇮🇳 सहमी हुई
🇩🇪 zimperlich
🇮🇩 pengecut
🇺🇦 бридливий
🇵🇱 wrażliwy
🇯🇵 気難しい
🇫🇷 délicat
🇪🇸 delicado
🇹🇷 hassas
🇰🇷 까다로운
🇸🇦 حساس
🇨🇿 citlivý
🇸🇰 citlivý
🇨🇳 娇气
🇸🇮 občutljiv
🇮🇸 viðkvæmur
🇰🇿 сезімтал
🇬🇪 მგრძნობიარე
🇦🇿 həssas
🇲🇽 delicado
Word origin
The word 'squeamish' originated in the late 16th century from the Middle English word 'squemissh', which meant 'fastidious, scrupulous'. It is derived from the Old French word 'esquimeux', meaning 'disgusted', which itself comes from the Latin 'eximo', meaning 'remove or take away'. Over time, the meaning of 'squeamish' has evolved to include both physical and emotional sensitivity.