queasy
word
Definition
Feeling like you might vomit, or feeling slightly sick to your stomach. It can also describe an uneasy or uncomfortable feeling about something.
Usage & Nuances
'Queasy' is semi-formal and often used for mild nausea, especially from motion sickness, food, or anxiety. Also used metaphorically ("queasy feeling" about a decision). Common collocations: 'feel queasy', 'get queasy', 'make someone queasy'.
Spanish: mareado - con náuseasPortuguese (BR): enjoado - nauseadoPortuguese (PT): enjoado - nauseadoChinese (Simplified): 恶心的 - 反胃的Chinese (Traditional): 噁心的 - 反胃的Hindi: जी मिचलाना - मतली (होना)Arabic: يشعر بالغثيان - غير مرتاحBengali: অসুস্থ অনুভব করা - বমি বমি লাগা - অস্বস্তিকর (মনে)Russian: тошнить - испытывать тошноту - испытывать неприятное чувствоJapanese: 吐き気がする - 気分が悪い - 不快な気分Vietnamese: buồn nôn - khó chịu - bồn chồnKorean: 메스꺼운 - 속이 울렁거리는 - 불안한Turkish: midesi bulanan - rahatsız - huzursuzUrdu: متلی آنا - خراب طبیعت ہونا - بےچینی محسوس کرناIndonesian: mual - merasa tidak enak - gelisah (hati)
Example Sentences
He got queasy during the car trip.
basic
The roller coaster made me really queasy, but my friends loved it.
natural
She gets queasy just watching horror movies.
natural
I always feel a bit queasy before giving a speech.
natural
I feel queasy after the boat ride.
basic
Spicy food makes her queasy.
basic