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squeamishness
('skw/i/m/I//S/n/E/s )

noun (n)

  • a mild state of nausea(noun.state)
    Synonym:
    qualm, queasiness
    source: wordnet30
  • the trait of being excessively fastidious and easily shocked(noun.attribute)
    Example:
    The program was withdrawn because of the squeamishness of some viewers.
    He refused to allow squeamishness to deter him from his duty.
    source: wordnet30
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