squeamish

• Diz-se de pessoa que se sente facilmente enojada, nauseada ou ofendida por coisas desagradáveis, como cenas, gostos ou ideias repugnantes; também se refere a alguém excessivamente sensível, delicado ou escrupuloso em matéria de moral, decência ou nojo.

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.

   Enjoado

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

   Sinônimosdelicatenauseousqueasysickish

   Antônimoscalloushardystoictough

2. Overly particular or fastidiousC1formal

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

   Melindroso

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdelicatefastidiousfinicalfinickyfussyoverniceparticularprissyprudishscrupulous

   Antônimoseasygoingindifferentindiscriminatinguncriticalunfastidious