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squeamish

/ˈskwiːmɪʃ/ adjective · British & US
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What does squeamish mean?

adjective

Having a tendency to feel queasy or disgusted, especially at the sight of blood or injury; easily shocked or repelled.

Example

"She was squeamish about watching surgery videos."

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