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queasy

/ˈkwiː.zi/

Meanings
adjective
Experiencing or causing nausea or uneasiness, often characterized by an unsettled stomach.

Examples :

"The bumpy bus ride made me feel queasy. "
medicine sensation body

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Illustration uneasiness

uneasiness noun

/ʌnˈiːzinəs/

The state of being uneasy, nervous or restless.

"Feeling a strong sense of uneasiness, Sarah couldn't concentrate on her math homework. "

Illustration easily

easily adverb

/ˈiː.zə.liː/

Comfortably, without discomfort or anxiety.

"The new math homework was easily understood by the students. "

Illustration stomach

stomach noun

/ˈstʌmək/

An organ in animals that stores food in the process of digestion.

"My stomach rumbled loudly during lunch break; I was very hungry. "

Illustration nausea

nausea noun

/ˈnɔːsɪə/ /ˈnɔsi.ə/ /ˈnɑsi.ə/

A feeling of illness or discomfort in the digestive system, usually characterized by a strong urge to vomit.

"The strong nausea kept Sarah from enjoying her lunch at school. "

Illustration troubled

troubled verb

/ˈtɹʌbl̩d/

To disturb, stir up, agitate (a medium, especially water).

"The strong winds troubled the still water in the lake, creating ripples. "

Illustration unsettled

unsettled verb

/ʌnˈsɛtəld/ /ʌnˈsɛtl̩d/

To make upset or uncomfortable

"The loud arguments between the siblings unsettled the entire family. "

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experiencing verb

/ɪkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/ /ɛkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"Experiencing new cultures helps you understand the world better. "

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squeamish adjective

/ˈskwiːmɪʃ/

Easily bothered or upset; tending to be nauseated or nervous; oversensitive

"He might have made a good doctor, had he not been so squeamish about the sight of blood."

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before adverb

/bɪˈfɔː/ /biˈfɔɹ/

At an earlier time.

"Before dinner, I finished my homework. "

Illustration causing

causing verb

/ˈkɔzɪŋ/ /ˈkɑzɪŋ/

To set off an event or action.

"The lightning caused thunder."

Illustration presentation

presentation noun

/ˌpɹizənˈteɪʃən/

The act of presenting, or something presented

"The presentation about the new school rules was very clear and easy to understand. "

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characterized verb

/ˈkæɹəktəɹaɪzd/

To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).

"The teacher characterized the student as disruptive in class. "