queasiness

1
as in nausea
a disturbed condition of the stomach in which one feels like vomiting he still battled queasiness, even on large cruise ships

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as in squeamishness
the tendency to be or state of being squeamish a girl who has no queasiness about bugs at all

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Noun
  • Symptoms, which resemble meningitis (headache, fever, nausea), typically appear within a few days and worsen rapidly.
    Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
  • Early signs usually include headache, nausea, fever and/or vomiting, the CDC’s website states.
    Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2025
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  • Minor gastrointestinal discomfort is probably the most common symptom; however, pathogens that may cause only minor sickness in some people may cause serious conditions or death in others, especially in the very young, old, or those with weakened immune systems.
    Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 18 July 2025
  • The medical group provides urgent care, primary care, telemedicine, women’s and men’s health services and specialized programs for weight loss, as well as IV infusions for people needing nutrients, hydration or recovery from sickness and hangovers, its news release said.
    Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2025
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“Queasiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/queasiness. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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