queasy
[ kwee-zee ]
/ ˈkwi zi /
adjective, quea·si·er, quea·si·est.
tending to cause nausea; nauseating.
uneasy or uncomfortable, as feelings, the conscience, etc.
squeamish; excessively fastidious.
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Also especially British, quea·zy .
Origin of queasy
First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English qweysy, coisi, of uncertain origin
OTHER WORDS FROM queasy
quea·si·ly, adverbquea·si·ness, nounWords nearby queasy
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British Dictionary definitions for queasy
queasy
/ (ˈkwiːzɪ) /
adjective -sier or -siest
having the feeling that one is about to vomit; nauseous
feeling or causing uneasinessa queasy conscience
Derived forms of queasy
queasily, adverbqueasiness, nounWord Origin for queasy
C15: of uncertain origin
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Medical definitions for queasy
queasy
adj.
Experiencing nausea.
Easily nauseated.
Causing nausea; sickening.
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