squeamish
/ˈskwiːmɪʃ/
adjective
- Easily disgusted, upset, or made to feel sick by unpleasant sights, smells, or situations.
- She's too squeamish to watch horror movies with blood and gore.
- He felt squeamish when he saw the doctor's needle approaching his arm.
- My brother is squeamish about eating anything that looks unusual.
- Easily shocked or offended by things that are morally or ethically uncomfortable.
- He's squeamish when it comes to discussing money problems openly.
- Some viewers are squeamish about the harsh language in the film.
- The politician was squeamish about answering questions on the scandal.