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Definition of Squeamishness
1. Noun. A mild state of nausea.
Exact synonyms: Qualm, Queasiness
Generic synonyms: Nausea, Sickness
Derivative terms: Queasy, Squeamish
Generic synonyms: Nausea, Sickness
Derivative terms: Queasy, Squeamish
2. Noun. The trait of being excessively fastidious and easily shocked. "He refused to allow squeamishness to deter him from his duty"
Definition of Squeamishness
1. Noun. The quality of being squeamish ¹
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Definition of Squeamishness
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Squeamishness
Literary usage of Squeamishness
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Narrative of an Expedition to the Zambesi and Its Tributaries: And of the by David Livingstone, Charles Livingstone (1866)
"Amiable squeamishness of Makololo. — Dinner a la Panzo. — Reach Tette on the 23d
of November. — "Jacks of all Trades."— Imposition practiced on the King of ..."