Meaning & Definition of word "Nausea"

Nausea

/ˈnɔː.zi.ə/

1. A feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit.
- Example: The swaying of the boat caused her to feel a wave of nausea.
2. A condition marked by the urge to vomit.
- Example: After eating the spoiled food, he experienced severe nausea.
3. A general sensation of discomfort or unease.
- Example: She couldn't focus on the lecture due to the nausea she felt after the roller coaster ride.
4. A symptom that can accompany various medical conditions.
- Example: Nausea can be a side effect of many medications.
5. A psychological sensation often linked to anxiety or stress.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: Feeling sick to one's stomach.

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

Meaning: To be grossed out by something.

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

Meaning: An intense dislike or repulsion.

Example Sentence: Just the thought of that movie gives me nausea.