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squeamish - (of a person) easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted, especially by unpleasant images, such as the sight of blood

Nico was so squeamish about receiving a flu shot that he broke out into a sweat.

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bristle - (of hair or fur) stand upright away from the skin, especially in anger or fear

In the darkness lit by only the moon, Warren's hair bristled at the creepy sounds around him.

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finicky - Fussy about one's needs or requirements, liking things only when they are correct in every detail

Laura was so skinny because she was a very finicky eater, only liking foods prepared in a very specific way.

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bumpy - Unstable or rough, especially describing a ride or journey.

The bike ride was bumpy because of all the potholes.

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burden - To place a load or responsibility on someone.

Please don’t burden yourself with more work than you can handle.

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hangover - A set of unpleasant physical effects following heavy alcohol consumption, such as headache, nausea, and fatigue.

He spent the whole morning in bed, recovering from a bad hangover after a night of drinking.

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awkward - Lacking grace or ease in movement or behavior, especially in social situations.

She felt awkward meeting her ex husband at the party, and they tried to avoid each other as much as possible.

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uneasy - Feeling anxious, worried, or uncomfortable about something; feeling a sense of discomfort or restlessness.

She felt uneasy walking alone through the dark alley.

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arduous - Physically or mentally challenging and difficult.

Training for the marathon was arduous, but he never gave up, and in the end he doing very well.

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evade - To escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery.

The thief managed to evade the police by hiding in an alley.

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fidget - Make small movements, especially of the hands and feet, through nervousness or impatience

Ron nervously fidgeted with his hands before giving the speech to 10,000 people.

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stiff - Difficult to move one's body, often due to tightness or soreness; rigid or not easily bent; firm in structure.

The new shoes were stiff and uncomfortable at first.