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SQUEAMISH

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Excessively fastidious and easily disgusted

Example:

so squeamish he would only touch the toilet handle with his elbow

Synonyms:

dainty; nice; overnice; prissy; squeamish

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Adjectives

Similar:

fastidious (giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness)

Derivation:

squeamishness (the trait of being excessively fastidious and easily shocked)

squeamishness (a mild state of nausea)

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