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queasiness

/ˈkwiːzinəs/noun

उच्चारण क्वीज़िनस

मिचली, जी मिचलाना, उबकाई

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [U]

    the feeling that you want to vomit

    मिचली, जी मिचलाना, उबकाई

    • The medicine can cause queasiness and headaches.
    • She felt a wave of queasiness as the boat rocked.
    • Travel sickness gave him a feeling of queasiness all through the journey.
    + 2 more examples
    • Ginger tea eased her queasiness after the long flight.
    • Early pregnancy can bring morning queasiness.

    Synonyms nausea sickness biliousness

  2. 2

    [U]

    a feeling of being slightly worried or uncomfortable about something, especially because you think it may be morally wrong

    बेचैनी, असहजता, खटका

    • There is a certain queasiness about using animals in experiments.
    • He felt a queasiness about accepting the gift.
    • Many people feel some queasiness about sharing private details online.
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    • She admitted a queasiness about the way the deal was made.
    • There was a growing queasiness among shareholders over the plan.

    Synonyms unease uneasiness misgiving discomfort

◇Word family
queasy adjective