qualmish

[ kwah-mish, kwaw- ]

adjective

1. tending to have, or having, qualms.
2. nauseous; nauseated.
3. of the nature of a qualm.
4. likely to cause qualms.

Other Words From

• qualmish·ly adverb
• qualmish·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of qualmish¹

First recorded in 1540–50; qualm + -ish ¹

Example Sentences

But now, faced with the unpleasant part of his task, he was beginning to feel decidedly qualmish.

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Madam, give me leave to take a Glass of Sack, I am qualmish.

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The gallant fellow's stomach, too, was qualmish and disturbed.

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It was decidedly one of his qualmish mornings, and he was glad to get a full breath of out of door air.

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Now, do 'ee take the flask; halve it, and gi'e me the rest;—or take it all, if thee dost veel qualmish.

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Related Words

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• fidgety
• groggy
• restless
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• uncomfortable
• uneasy