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Synonyms & Similar Words
disgust
queasiness
sickness
dizziness
vertigo
lightheadedness
faintness
wooziness
giddiness
revulsion
distaste
aversion
repugnance
repulsion
loathing
abhorrence
disgustfulness
distastefulness
sickness
unwellness
queasy feelings
stomach upset
stomachache
bellyache
seasickness
carsickness
airsickness
motion sickness
morning sickness
Meaning of Nausea
A feeling of sickness or discomfort in the stomach, often accompanied by a desire to vomit.
Definitions
- A feeling of sickness or discomfort in the stomach, often accompanied by a desire to vomit
- A feeling of disgust or distaste, often triggered by a particular smell, taste, or experience
- A state of being queasy or lightheaded, often caused by motion or other external factors
Etymology of Nausea
The word "nausea" comes from the Latin word "nausea", which is derived from the Greek word "ναῦσος" (nausos), meaning "ship" or "sea", and is related to the word "ναῦτης" (nautēs), meaning "sailor"
The word originally referred to seasickness or motion sickness, but its meaning has since expanded to include other types of stomach discomfort or disgust
Example Uses
- The smell of the decayed food made me feel nausea
- She experienced nausea during the boat ride due to the rough seas
- The thought of eating spoiled food filled him with nausea
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
wellness
health
happiness
delight
pleasure
satisfaction
contentment
comfort
relief
calmness
serenity
tranquility
peacefulness
appetite
hunger
enthusiasm
eagerness
excitement
thrill
exhilaration