What is the meaning of squeamishness?

noun

  • A mild state of nausea.
  • The trait of being excessively fastidious and easily shocked.
    • usage: "the program was withdrawn because of the squeamishness of some viewers"; "he refused to allow squeamishness to deter him from his duty"
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