squeamish

🇺🇸 /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/
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adjective
R

Feeling easily disgusted or upset by things like bad smells, sights, or situations.

She felt a bit squeamish when she saw the blood.

R

Not wanting to do something because you think it's not right or honest.

He was too squeamish to take the money.

R

People who are easily upset by unpleasant things.

This movie is not for the squeamish.

translation

adj. Feeling easily disgusted or upset by things like bad smells, sights, or situations.; Not wanting to do something because you think it's not right or honest.; People who are easily upset by unpleasant things.