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squeamish

The correct spelling is squeamish.

How to pronounce squeamish

/ˈskwiːmɪʃ/
adjective

IPA: /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/

Say it like: Skw-eem-ish

The correct spelling is squeamish. Easily bothered or upset; tending to be nauseated or nervous; oversensitive For example: "He might have made a good doctor, had he not been so squeamish about the sight of blood."

Usage Examples

He might have made a good doctor, had he not been so squeamish about the sight of blood.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Easily bothered or upset; tending to be nauseated or nervous; oversensitive
  2. 2.Averse or reluctant

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