Definition

Feeling sick to your stomach or having a feeling of nausea; often used to describe discomfort or unease.

Example

After the roller coaster ride, I felt queasy and needed to sit down.

Conversation

I felt really queasy on the roller coaster yesterday.

Oh no! I can’t believe you went on that crazy ride.

Yeah, I thought it would be fun, but I ended up feeling sick.

That sounds rough. I usually avoid those rides because they make me queasy too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Queasy → The word originates from the Old English 'cwic', meaning alive or living, and the suffix '-sy', which indicates a state or condition. The term 'queasy' describes a state of discomfort or unease, often related to nausea or sickness.

Memory Tip

Think of feeling 'alive' ('cwic') but in a state of discomfort or unease, which is what queasy means.

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