queasy

[ kwee-zee ]

adjective

, quea·si·er, quea·si·est.

1. inclined to or feeling nausea, as the stomach, a person, etc.; nauseous; nauseated.
2. tending to cause nausea; nauseating.
3. uneasy or uncomfortable, as feelings, the conscience, etc.

   Synonyms: worried, anxious, upset

4. squeamish; excessively fastidious.

queasy

/ ˈkwiːzɪ /

adjective

1. having the feeling that one is about to vomit; nauseous
2. feeling or causing uneasiness

   a queasy conscience

Derived Forms

• ˈqueasily, adverb
• ˈqueasiness, noun

Other Words From

• queasi·ly adverb
• queasi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of queasy¹

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English qweysy, coisi, of uncertain origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of queasy¹

C15: of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

While Trump’s rally was a queasy melange of racist insults and frightening promises, Griffin’s show was a spectacle of raw, force-of-nature talent.

From Salon

If the thought of killing a living being makes you queasy, fret not!

From Salon

But, given her own age, she confessed to feeling a little queasy at the way her candidate has reveled in Mr. Biden’s seemingly senior moments.

From New York Times

Jack asked, his stomach going queasy, and not from the frosting.

From Literature

It makes me feel a little queasy in my tummy.

From Literature

Related Words

• anxious
• fidgety
• groggy
• restless
• sickly
• squeamish
• uncomfortable
• uneasy