qualmishness

noun

Definition of qualmishnessnext
1
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
  • These include fever, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and aching muscles.
    Aliss Higham, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • First-aid kit: Band-aids, blister protectors, and natural remedies like arnica gel and peppermint and ginger teas for headaches or nausea.
    Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of nausea
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  • And her daughter, my mother, who was also a terribly strong woman, who had sickness.
    Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
  • How does sickness affect the formation and maintenance of their social relationships?
    Sebastian Stockmaier, Discover Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of sickness
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  • Guests can dine on delicacies like oysters and caviar, complemented by Library Bar's famous Birdbath Martini.
    Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Step 1: Place Items In Protective Bag Because of their delicacy, cashmere items should be placed in a protective mesh bag before any cycle.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024
Definition of delicacy
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