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Definition of queasiness

queasiness

/ˈkwiːzinəs/
quea · si · ness
Adverb:queasily
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Adjective:queasy
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• noun

1

A state or sensation of mild nausea and an unsettled stomach, often accompanied by a feeling of faintness or dizziness.

Example

"The rough ocean waves caused a sudden wave of queasiness among several passengers on the ferry."

2

A feeling of nervous unease, squeamishness, or moral discomfort regarding an unpleasant situation or decision.

Example

"Several board members expressed a lingering queasiness about the ethical implications of the new data policy."

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• Rhymes for queasiness

• Nearby Words

quba
queanbeyan
queasily
queasiness
queasy
quebec
quebecois

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'queasy' (originally spelled 'coisy' or 'queysy', meaning unsettled or easily upset, likely from an Anglo-Norman or Scandinavian root) combined with the Old English noun suffix '-ness'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Queasiness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/queasiness
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