nausea

/ˈnɔːzɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

a feeling of unease and discomfort in the stomach, often caused by something unpleasant or disgusting

“She felt a wave of nausea as she looked at the rotting food.”

2. noun

a state of being queasy or feeling queasy

“After reading the horror story, he was in a state of nausea for hours.”

3. noun

a feeling of disgust or revulsion, often accompanied by a physical reaction such as retching

“The smell of the dumpster caused a strong sense of nausea in him.”

Synonyms

  • disgust
  • queasiness
  • vomit

Antonyms

  • appetite
  • hunger