aegrotant

/əˈɛɡroʊ.ənt/

Definitions

1. adjective

sickening or nauseating, especially due to fear or anxiety

“The horror movie was so aegrotant that I had to leave the theater.”

2. verb

to cause to feel sick or nauseous, especially due to fear or anxiety

“The thought of public speaking made her aegrotant and she had to take a break.”

Synonyms

  • appalling
  • nauseating
  • sickening

Antonyms

  • appealing
  • pleasing