squirminess

/skwˈɜminəs/ noun

The state or quality of being squirmy.

Word Origin From Middle English squeren 'to twist the body restlessly,' of uncertain origin but possibly imitative. Squirminess is the state of being squirmy, unable to stay still. The word 'squirm' itself is vivid, and the suffix '-y' makes it an adjective, then '-ness' makes it a noun. Related: squirm, squirmy, squirmier.

noun The state or quality of being squirmy. countable

The squirminess of the children made the long ceremony challenging.

(名词) 蠕动状态

孩子们坐立不安的状态让漫长的仪式变得很有挑战性。

(sustantivo) El estado o cualidad de ser inquieto o retorcerse.

La inquietud de los niños hizo que la larga ceremonia fuera un desafío.

(nom) tortillement; agitation; impatience [État ou caractère de celui ou celle qui s'agite ou ne tient pas en place.]

La **squirminess** des enfants a rendu la longue cérémonie difficile à supporter.

(Substantiv) Der Zustand oder die Eigenschaft, unruhig zu sein, sich häufig zu winden oder zu zappeln.

Die **Squirminess** der Kinder machte die lange Zeremonie zu einer Herausforderung.

(名詞) そわそわして落ち着かない状態や性質。

子どもたちがもじもじと落ち着かずに動き回るので、長い式典は大変なものであった。

(substantivo) irrequietude; inquietação; contorcimento [O estado ou qualidade de ser contorcido ou irrequieto.]

A inquietação das crianças tornou a longa cerimônia desafiadora.

Word parts: squirm + i + ness

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