qualmish

adjective

qualm·​ish ˈkwä-mish How to pronounce qualmish (audio)
 also  ˈkwȯ-,
or
ˈkwäl- How to pronounce qualmish (audio)
Synonyms of qualmishnext
1
a
: feeling qualms : nauseated
b
: overly scrupulous : squeamish
2
: of, relating to, or producing qualms
qualmishly adverb
qualmishness noun

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some passengers felt a little qualmish after the bumpy landing on the airstrip

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First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of qualmish was in 1548

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qualmish

adjective
qualm·​ish ˈkwäm-ish How to pronounce qualmish (audio) ˈkwälm- How to pronounce qualmish (audio)
 also  ˈkwȯm-ish
1
: feeling qualms : nauseated
2
: of, relating to, or producing qualms
qualmishness noun
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