squeamish

• Beschreibt eine Person, die leicht Ekel, Übelkeit oder Abscheu empfindet oder durch unangenehme Anblicke, Geschmäcker oder Ideen leicht beleidigt oder angewidert wird. Auch im Sinne von übermäßig empfindlich oder zimperlich.

Describes a person who is easily disgusted, nauseated, or offended by unpleasant sights, tastes, or ideas.

1. Easily disgusted or nauseatedB2formal

   Easily made to feel sick, disgusted, or uncomfortable, especially by unpleasant sights or situations.

   Empfindlich, leicht angewidert

   • He is too squeamish to watch horror movies.
   • She felt squeamish at the sight of blood.
   • Many people are squeamish about handling raw meat.

   Synonymedelicatenauseousqueasysickish

   Antonymecalloushardystoictough

2. Overly particular or fastidiousC1formal

   Excessively careful about what one finds acceptable, often to the point of being easily offended or put off.

   Wählerisch, überempfindlich

   • He is squeamish about eating food that is not perfectly fresh.
   • She is squeamish about using public restrooms.
   • Some people are squeamish about discussing certain topics.

   Synonymedelicatefastidiousfinicalfinickyfussyoverniceparticularprissyprudishscrupulous

   Antonymeeasygoingindifferentindiscriminatinguncriticalunfastidious