qualmishness

noun

Definition of qualmishnessnext
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as in nausea
a disturbed condition of the stomach in which one feels like vomiting her qualmishness subsided after she had sipped a little ginger ale

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as in squeamishness
the tendency to be or state of being squeamish I can't explain my qualmishness about spiders, but for some reason they really bother me

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  1. nausea
  2. sickness
  3. delicacy
Noun
  • Steering clear of certain foods known to trigger nausea.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Dizziness, light-headedness, nausea, vomiting, or fainting are common symptoms.
    Carisa Brewster, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of nausea
Noun
  • Two Science-Backed Supplements for Immune Health The goal of using immune-boosting supplements is to strengthen your body’s ability to fight off an infection rather than avoid sickness altogether.
    Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The symptom of Marga’s emotional sickness is alcohol, but Blanca’s is Marga herself.
    Callum McLennan, Variety, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of sickness
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  • There was a delicacy made from the hives of both these types of bees.
    Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 15 Dec. 2024
  • The Salvadorian delicacy is a masa or cornmeal patty or dough cake that’s stuffed with fillings like meat, beans, cheese, and veggies.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of delicacy
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