Definition

Noun: 1. A feeling of nausea; a sensation of discomfort in the stomach that may precede vomiting. It describes a physical state of unease. 2. A state of mental uneasiness, discomfort, or anxiety. It describes a feeling of being unsettled or disturbed, often about a situation or decision.

Usage and Examples

Noun: * Physical Sensation: * The queasiness she felt after the boat ride was a clear sign of seasickness. * A side effect of the medication can be mild stomach queasiness. * Mental/Emotional Sensation: * He felt a growing queasiness about the ethical implications of the deal. * There's a certain queasiness among voters regarding the proposed policy changes.

Advanced Usage

• "A sense of queasiness": This phrase is often used to emphasize the subjective, felt experience of unease.
  • Reading the report filled her with a deep sense of queasiness.
• "Moral queasiness": Specifically describes unease stemming from ethical concerns.
  • The lawyer argued the case despite her moral queasiness about the client's actions.

Variants and Related Words

• Queasy (adjective): Experiencing or causing nausea; causing or feeling unease.
  • The turbulent flight made many passengers feel queasy.
  • She had a queasy feeling that something was wrong.

Synonyms

• Nausea: (For the physical sense) A more direct term for the urge to vomit.
• Uneasiness: (For the mental sense) A general state of anxiety or discomfort.
• Disquiet: A feeling of worry or anxiety.
• Qualm: A momentary pang of doubt or uneasiness, especially about morality.

Idioms and Common Phrases

• To have a queasy stomach: To be prone to feeling nauseated.
  • I have a queasy stomach, so I avoid roller coasters.
• To feel queasy about (something): To feel uneasy or uncertain about a specific thing.
  • Many employees felt queasy about the company's new direction.

Noun

1. inability to rest or relax or be still
2. a mild state of nausea