squeamish
adjective
fastidious or dainty.
squeamishness
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a word derived from
squeamish.
Example Sentences
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That 2011 start date was a nod to Congress’s squeamishness about any reform.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
The market’s squeamishness in response to Netflix’s move towards M&A was underscored by a 40% jump in its share price once it abandoned efforts to acquire Warner Bros.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026
"Be careful they can jump," he says, laughing at my squeamishness.
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2026
In the United States, there’s a lot of squeamishness about using the term oligarch to describe people who have and use wealth-power.
From Slate ● Nov. 15, 2024
Brought down by the destruction of the atmosphere or lack of resources or moral squeamishness.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
