squeamish

• Qualifie une personne facilement dégoûtée, qui ressent de la répugnance ou de la nausée face à des spectacles, des goûts ou des idées désagréables, ou qui est très susceptible sur le plan moral ou délicat.

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.

   facilement dégoûté

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

   Synonymesdelicatenauseousqueasysickish

   Antonymescalloushardystoictough

2. Overly particular or fastidiousC1formal

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

   Difficile / pointilleux

   • 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.

   Synonymesdelicatefastidiousfinicalfinickyfussyoverniceparticularprissyprudishscrupulous

   Antonymeseasygoingindifferentindiscriminatinguncriticalunfastidious