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squeamishness

DEFINITIONS OF: squeamishness

1

n the trait of being excessively fastidious and easily shocked

“the program was withdrawn because of the squeamishness of some viewers”
“he refused to allow squeamishness to deter him from his duty”
Type of:
fastidiousness
the trait of being meticulous about matters of taste or style

n a mild state of nausea

Synonyms:
qualm, queasiness
Type of:
nausea, sickness
the state that precedes vomiting
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