SQUEAMISHNESS

squeamishness

(noun) the trait of being excessively fastidious and easily shocked; “the program was withdrawn because of the squeamishness of some viewers”; “he refused to allow squeamishness to deter him from his duty”

queasiness, squeamishness, qualm

(noun) a mild state of nausea

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

squeamishness (usually uncountable, plural squeamishnesses)

The quality of being squeamish

Source: Wiktionary



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8 February 2025

STATE

(noun) the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state; “the state has lowered its income tax”


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Coffee Trivia

Hawaii and California are the only two U.S. states that grow coffee plants commercially.

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