queasy
What does "queasy" mean?
The word "queasy" describes a physical sensation of nausea, often accompanied by a feeling of unease or faintness. Imagine the feeling of being on a rocking boat or having eaten something that didn't quite agree with your stomach—a churn in your gut that makes you feel like you might lose your lunch at any moment. Beyond the physical, it is frequently used metaphorically to describe a feeling of moral revulsion or nervousness. You might feel "queasy" when witnessing something deeply unfair or when you are about to do something that makes you incredibly anxious. It is a common, informal term used in everyday conversation.
"queasy" in conversation
On a bumpy car ride
Are you okay? You’ve gone really pale.
Are you okay? You’ve gone really pale.
I’m feeling a bit queasy from all these turns. Can we pull over?
I’m feeling a bit queasy from all these turns. Can we pull over?
Used here to describe motion sickness.
Discussing a disturbing news story
I just read the details of that scandal; it makes me feel physically queasy.
I just read the details of that scandal; it makes me feel physically queasy.
I know, it’s honestly stomach-turning.
I know, it’s honestly stomach-turning.
Used here to describe a reaction of moral disgust.
"queasy" in a sentence
The smell of the fish made me feel queasy.
The smell of the fish made me feel queasy.
I always get a queasy feeling in my stomach before I have to give a public speech.
I always get a queasy feeling in my stomach before I have to give a public speech.
The sheer audacity of his lies left me feeling deeply queasy and unsettled.
The sheer audacity of his lies left me feeling deeply queasy and unsettled.
