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squeamishness

noun

The trait of being excessively fastidious and easily shocked

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Word length
13
Starts with
S
Ends with
S
Contains
QU
Scrabble score
27

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noun

  1. The trait of being excessively fastidious and easily shocked

    “The program was withdrawn because of the squeamishness of some viewers”

noun

  1. A mild state of nausea

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The program was withdrawn because of the squeamishness of some viewers
He refused to allow squeamishness to deter him from his duty

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