qualmy
/ˈkwɑːmi/
ADJECTIVE
1. Feeling nauseated or physically unwell
Experiencing nausea, queasiness, dizziness, or a sickly feeling, sometimes accompanied by an inclination to vomit.
1.1. Nausea and queasiness
Describes someone who feels sick to the stomach, nauseated, or close to vomiting.
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Examples
- The rough sea left several passengers feeling qualmy.
- He experienced a qualmy sensation in his stomach after the turbulent flight.
Related Words
- nausea
- queasiness
- sickness
- vomiting
- retching
- squeamish
1.2. Dizziness and motion sickness
Describes a sickly or unsteady feeling involving dizziness, faintness, or discomfort caused by movement.
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- The passengers grew qualmy as the boat rocked in the heavy waves.
- She felt qualmy after reading in the back seat of the moving car.
Related Words
- vertigo
- lightheadedness
- motion sickness
- seasickness
- carsickness
ADJECTIVE
2. Feeling uneasy or apprehensive
Experiencing nervousness, anxiety, worry, or discomfort about a situation, decision, or uncertain outcome.
2.1. Anxiety and nervousness
Describes someone who feels worried, tense, restless, or emotionally unsettled.
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- The unsettling news left her feeling qualmy about the future.
- He became qualmy when he realized how much responsibility the new position involved.
Related Words
- anxiety
- nervousness
- apprehension
- disquiet
- tension
- agitation
2.2. Uneasiness and emotional discomfort
Describes a state of being troubled, disturbed, or uncomfortable because something feels wrong or unsettling.
Synonyms
- troubled
- perturbed
- disquieted
- disturbed
- unsettled
- ill at ease
- uncomfortable
- upset
Antonyms
- at ease
- comfortable
- peaceful
- untroubled
Examples
- There was something qualmy about the strange atmosphere in the abandoned house.
- She felt qualmy after hearing the disturbing details of the incident.
Related Words
- discomfort
- disquietude
- distress
- uneasiness
- perturbation
2.3. Doubt and apprehension about a decision
Describes someone who has misgivings, reservations, or hesitation about an action or possible outcome.
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- He grew qualmy about the agreement after discovering its hidden conditions.
- She was qualmy about accepting the offer without knowing all the details.
Related Words
- doubt
- reservation
- hesitation
- misgiving
- uncertainty