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Definition of queasy

queasy

/ˈkwiː.zi/
quea · sy
Adverb:queasily
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1

Nauseous or feeling sick to one's stomach; inclined to vomit.

Example

"The rough ocean waves made several passengers feel queasy during the ferry crossing."

2

Slightly nervous, anxious, or uncomfortable about a questionable or delicate situation.

Example

"Several board members felt queasy about approving the merger without reviewing the full audit."

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• Rhymes for queasy

• Nearby Words

queanbeyan
queasily
queasiness
queasy
quebec
quebecois
queen

Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in the 15th century from Middle English 'coisy' or 'queysy' (meaning unsettled or easily upset), likely borrowed from an Old Norse or Anglo-French root related to physical ulceration or bruising.

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