Squeamishly: meaning, definitions and examples

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squeamishly

 

[ หˆskwฤ“-mish-lฤ“ ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

behavior, reaction

Squeamishly refers to a manner that shows excessive sensitivity or discomfort. It describes a reaction that is uneasy or easily upset by unpleasant sights or experiences. When someone behaves squeamishly, they may avoid situations that might disturb them or react to them with hesitation. This term is often used in contexts involving bodily functions or gruesome details that may make a person uncomfortable.

Synonyms

nervously, timidly.

Examples of usage

  • She squeamishly turned away from the horror movie.
  • He spoke squeamishly about the medical procedure.
  • They squeamishly avoided discussing the accident.

Translations

Translations of the word "squeamishly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น com repulsa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เคฌเคฐเคพเค•เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ekelhaft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan canggung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทั– ัั‚ั€ะฐั…ะพะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ z obrzydzeniem

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅซŒๆ‚ชๆ„Ÿใ‚’ๆŒใฃใฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท avec dรฉgoรปt

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ con desagrado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iฤŸrenerek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ญ๊ฒจ์›Œํ•˜๋ฉฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู‚ู„ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ s odporem

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ s odporom

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„ŸๅˆฐๅŽŒๆถๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ z odporom

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ me รณรพรฆgindum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€า›ั‹ะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ–แƒแƒฃแƒ’แƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iyrษ™ncliklษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ con desagrado

Etymology

The word squeamish has its roots in the late 16th century, derived from the Scottish dialect, where it was used to denote a feeling of sickness or queasiness. The term was likely influenced by the Middle English word 'squeam,' which conveyed a similar sense of disgust or nausea. Over time, the meaning shifted from physical discomfort to a more general emotional sensitivity. In the 18th century, the adverbial form 'squeamishly' began to be used, reflecting the nuances of reaction or behavior that denote a heightened sensitivity to unpleasant stimuli. Today, it is often used in both informal and formal contexts to describe individuals who react with discomfort or aversion to certain situations, especially those that are grotesque or challenging.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,299, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.