Squeamish

Pronunciation: /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/

Definitions of squeamish

adjective easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted, especially by unpleasant images, smells, or thoughts

Example Sentences

A1 I am too squeamish to watch horror movies.

A2 She is squeamish about blood and gets dizzy easily.

B1 The squeamish child refused to touch the slimy frog.

B2 Despite being squeamish, he managed to perform the surgery with precision.

C1 Her squeamishness towards insects made it difficult for her to go camping.

C2 The chef's squeamish attention to detail ensured that every dish was perfectly presented.

Examples of squeamish in a Sentence

formal She was quite squeamish when it came to blood and gore.

informal I can't watch horror movies with him, he's too squeamish.

slang I feel so squeamish about going to that haunted house.

figurative He was squeamish about the idea of confronting his fears.

Grammatical Forms of squeamish

• past tense: squeamished
• plural: squeamishes
• comparative: more squeamish
• superlative: most squeamish
• present tense: squeamish
• future tense: will be squeamish
• perfect tense: have been squeamish
• continuous tense: is being squeamish
• singular: squeamish
• positive degree: squeamish
• infinitive: to squeamish
• gerund: squeamishing
• participle: squeamishing

Origin and Evolution of squeamish

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'squeamish' originated from the Middle English word 'squaymous', which came from the Old French word 'esquames', meaning 'easily nauseated'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is easily nauseated, the meaning of 'squeamish' has evolved to also include being easily offended or disgusted by unpleasant things.