squeamish

• Describe a una persona que se disgusta, siente náuseas o se ofende fácilmente ante imágenes, gustos o ideas desagradables. También puede referirse a alguien quisquilloso o demasiado delicado en cuestiones de moral o escrúpulos.

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.

   Aprensivo, delicado del estómago

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

   Sinónimosdelicatenauseousqueasysickish

   Antónimoscalloushardystoictough

2. Overly particular or fastidiousC1formal

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

   Remilgado o delicado en exceso

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdelicatefastidiousfinicalfinickyfussyoverniceparticularprissyprudishscrupulous

   Antónimoseasygoingindifferentindiscriminatinguncriticalunfastidious