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squeamish

1. (of a person) easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted, especially by unpleasant images, such as the sight of blood

“he was a bit squeamish at the sight of the giant needles”

2. (of a person) having strong moral views; scrupulous

“she was not squeamish about using her social influence in support of her son”

adjective

/ˈskwimɪʃ/

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squeamish

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"I never go to the circus because I get _____ squeamish around clowns."

Select three words related to squeamish

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  • stiff
  • queasy
  • spongy
  • solid
  • finicky
  • nervous

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