dyspeptic

/dɪˈspɛptɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

having or showing a tendency to complain or be gloomy, often due to poor health or digestive problems

“He became dyspeptic and irritable after eating the spicy meal.”

2. noun

a person who is having or showing a tendency to complain or be gloomy, often due to poor health or digestive problems

“The writer’s dyspeptic character added a touch of humor to the novel.”

Synonyms

  • gloomy
  • irritable
  • melancholy

Antonyms

  • cheerful
  • optimistic