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squeamishly

/ˈskwiː.mɪʃ.li/

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adverb

/ˈskwiː.mɪʃ.li/C1formal
  • ruНаречие, описывающее действие, совершаемое с чувством отвращения, нервозности или нежелания, особенно в отношении неприятных или тревожных тем. Часто подразумевает деликатную или чрезмерно чувствительную реакцию.

An adverb describing an action performed with a feeling of disgust, nervousness, or reluctance, especially regarding unpleasant or disturbing subjects. It often implies a delicate or overly sensitive reaction.

  1. In a squeamish mannerC1formal

    In a way that shows a tendency to be easily disgusted, nauseated, or offended.

    ruБрезгливо

    • She looked squeamishly at the raw meat on the counter.
    • He turned away squeamishly when the doctor showed him the wound.
    • The children watched squeamishly as the frog was dissected.

    Synonymsdelicatelyfastidiouslyprudishlyqueasily

    Antonymscallouslyinsensitivelynonchalantlyunconcernedly

Forms
  • more squeamishly comparative form
  • most squeamishly superlative form