Meaning & Definition of word "Squeamish"

Squeamish

/ˈskwiːmɪʃ/

1. easily offended or disgusted; overly sensitive.
- Example: She was too squeamish to watch the horror movie.
2. having a tendency to experience nausea or discomfort at the sight of unpleasant things.
- Example: He felt squeamish at the sight of blood.
3. prone to emotional reactions; easily upset.
- Example: The squeamish nature of the children made them turn away from the gory scene.

Middle English, from squeamish, meaning 'having a strong feeling of disgust'.

squeamish stomach:

A stomach that is easily upset or nauseated.

squeamish about something:

Feeling discomfort or disgust at something.

nauseous:

causing nausea or disgust.

timid:

showing a lack of courage or confidence.

Meaning: faint-hearted

Example Sentence: He won't go bungee jumping; he's too faint-hearted.

Meaning: chicken

Example Sentence: Don't be such a chicken about the haunted house, it's just a ride.