Definition

Feeling slightly sick or uncomfortable, especially in the stomach; this form indicates a greater degree of that feeling compared to the base form.

Example

After the roller coaster ride, I felt queasier than before.

Conversation

I felt a bit queasier than usual after that ride.

Really? I thought it was a lot of fun!

Maybe I just need to eat something before going on rides.

That could help! A full stomach might make it less queasier.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Queasier → It is formed from "queasy" (from Middle English *queis*, meaning uneasy or nauseated) and the comparative suffix "-er" (meaning more). The word "queasier" means more uneasy or more likely to feel nauseated than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of feeling 'uneasy' or 'nauseated' when you are 'more' so than usual — that's what queasier means.

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