squeamishness

Definitions of squeamishness
  1. noun
    the trait of being excessively fastidious and easily shocked
    “the program was withdrawn because of the squeamishness of some viewers”
    “he refused to allow squeamishness to deter him from his duty”
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    type of:
    fastidiousness
    the trait of being meticulous about matters of taste or style
  2. noun
    a mild state of nausea
    synonyms: qualm, queasiness
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    type of:
    nausea, sickness
    the state that precedes vomiting
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