Nausea

/ˈnɔː.zi.ə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit.

The swaying of the boat caused her to feel a wave of nausea.

A condition marked by the urge to vomit.

After eating the spoiled food, he experienced severe nausea.

A general sensation of discomfort or unease.

She couldn't focus on the lecture due to the nausea she felt after the roller coaster ride.

A symptom that can accompany various medical conditions.

Nausea can be a side effect of many medications.

A psychological sensation often linked to anxiety or stress.

The thought of giving a presentation filled him with nausea.

Late Middle English, from Old French, from Latin 'nausea' meaning 'seasickness, nausea'.

morning sickness

Nausea experienced during the early months of pregnancy.

suffer from nausea

To have episodes of feeling sick or nauseated.

nausea and vomiting

A condition involving both the urge to vomit and the act of vomiting.

vomit

To eject contents from the stomach through the mouth.

queasy

Feeling sick or having nausea.

dizzy

Having a sensation of spinning or losing one's balance, often linked to nausea.

Feeling sick to one's stomach.

After that third slice of pizza, I'm feeling real nauseous.

To be grossed out by something.

That makes me want to hurl; it's so gross, I feel nauseous.

An intense dislike or repulsion.

Just the thought of that movie gives me nausea.