Queasiness

usgb/ˈkwiːzinəs/
noun

A feeling of being slightly sick, like you might vomit.

The roller coaster ride left me with a feeling of queasiness.
Visual representation of "queasiness" - A feeling of being slightly sick, like you might vomit.

Often appears as...

  • feeling of queasiness
  • severe queasiness
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Mild Discomfort

Use 'queasiness' to describe a gentle feeling of sickness, less intense than outright pain.

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After eating too much candy, she complained of queasiness.
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Not Always Illness

'Queasiness' can result from anxiety or stress, not just stomach problems or illness.

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Before the interview, his queasiness wasn't from being sick, but from nerves.
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Temporary State

Queasiness usually refers to a temporary and not a chronic feeling of sickness.

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The queasiness passed quickly once she got some fresh air.
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