Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: squeamishness
IPA transcription: [skw'imɪʃnəs]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: squeamishness
    Meaning: the trait of being excessively fastidious and easily shocked; "the program was withdrawn because of the squeamishness of some viewers"; "he refused to allow squeamishness to deter him from his duty"
  • Synonyms: queasiness, squeamishness, qualm
    Meaning: a mild state of nausea
Usage examples
  • A fine thing if your pretended squeamishness ruin my plot!