qualmish

/ˈkwɑmɪʃ/
adjective
  1. Feeling sick, nauseated, or uneasy in the stomach.
    • He became qualmish after eating too much candy at the fair.
    • The smell of the fish market made him qualmish before lunch.
    • After the bumpy boat ride, she felt qualmish and had to sit down.
  2. Feeling a sudden doubt or scruple; uneasy about a moral decision.
    • He was qualmish about taking credit for work his teammate had done.
    • She felt qualmish about lying to her parents, even though it was a small lie.
    • The politician grew qualmish when asked to sign the controversial bill.
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