queasiness en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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- /ˈkwi.zi.nəs/ (US)
Etymology
Etymology tree English queasy Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English queasiness From queasy + -ness.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) The state of being physically queasy; nausea.
- (uncountable, usually) The state of feeling mentally queasy; squeamishness.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| queasinesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |