Squeamish/ˈskwiːmɪʃ/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Visual Triggers Use 'squeamish' when something you see makes you feel like you might vomit. I am squeamish at the sight of blood. Pro Tip 2/3Discussion Caution 'Squeamish' can imply you don't want to talk about gory or gross topics. Let's not discuss surgery; I'm feeling squeamish. Pro Tip 3/3Not for Weak Stomach Say you're squeamish if gruesome details are too much for you. I had to leave the lecture about animal dissection because I'm squeamish.