squeamish

/ˈskwiːmɪʃ/

Definitions

1. adjective

having or showing a tendency to feel sick or faint at the sight of blood or anything else that might cause disgust.

“She was squeamish about needles and would always look away when her doctor gave her a shot.”

2. noun

the feeling of being squeamish.

“Her squeamishness towards spiders made it impossible for her to watch the movie.”

Synonyms

  • faint
  • gallant
  • queasy

Antonyms

  • brutish
  • ruthless