Seasick

/ˈsiːsɪk/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

affected by nausea and discomfort due to the motion of a ship or boat.

She felt seasick after just a few minutes on the rocky fishing boat.

experiencing a sensation of illness caused by the motion of the sea.

He always gets seasick on long ferry rides.

having the feeling of nausea typically experienced when traveling by water.

As the waves grew larger, many passengers started to feel seasick.

pertaining to the physical effects caused by motion-induced discomfort while at sea.

The constant rocking of the yacht left her feeling utterly seasick.

Derived from 'sea' + 'sick', indicating illness caused by the movement of the sea.

seasick as a dog

extremely nauseous from sea travel.

playing the seasick card

using seasickness as an excuse to avoid something.

nausea

a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit.

motion sickness

a condition in which a disagreement between the senses leads to symptoms such as dizziness and nausea.

feeling queasy while on a boat

I just can't handle rough waters; I'm totally seasick!

using seasickness as an excuse

He bailed on the trip, saying he was seasick even before we left.