as in sick
affected with nausea
some passengers felt a little qualmish after the bumpy landing on the airstrip
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Adjective
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The band canceled these tour dates due to singer and guitarist DeLonge getting sick.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2025 -
Listen to this article Unvaccinated people who visited Denver Health’s emergency department on Sunday should monitor themselves for signs of measles after a sick child received care there.—
Meg Wingerter,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In a report out Friday, Colas reported anecdotes of squeamish investors as a result of President Donald Trump’s on-again, off-again tariff policy, on top of worries around the health of the broad economy.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2025
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Private onsens are particularly sought after by international tourists because communal onsens require visitors to enjoy their dip fully naked - a custom many foreign travelers aren’t familiar with, or feel squeamish about.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Likewise, when the husband fell ill but the wife remained healthy, the likelihood of divorce did not significantly increase.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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However, for people who are already ill and hospitalized, the growing threat is very real.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Qualmish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualmish. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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