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Nauseated: meaning, definitions and examples

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nauseated

 

[ หˆnษ”หz.i.eษช.tษชd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling ill

Nauseated describes a feeling of sickness or discomfort, often associated with the urge to vomit. It can occur due to various reasons, such as motion sickness, illness, or exposure to unpleasant smells. Individuals who are nauseated may experience symptoms like dizziness, sweating, or an uneasy stomach. This term is commonly used in both casual and medical contexts to describe a state of physical distress.

Synonyms

ill, queasy, sick, unwell

Examples of usage

  • She felt nauseated after the roller coaster ride.
  • The strong smell of the garbage left him feeling nauseated.
  • He became nauseated during the long car trip.
  • After eating the spoiled food, she was nauseated.
Context #2 | Verb

inducing sickness

To nauseate means to cause someone to feel nauseated. This can happen through various stimuli such as certain foods, smells, or even experiences that are unpleasant. In a psychological context, nausea can also be elicited by emotional distress or fear. It's a less common usage but conveys the action of instigating a state of queasiness.

Synonyms

disgust, repulse, sicken

Examples of usage

  • The sight of the blood nauseated him.
  • The idea of eating raw fish nauseates many people.
  • Hearing the details of the accident nauseated her.
  • The film's graphic scenes nauseated the audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "nauseated" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น enjoado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฌเค•เคพเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รผbel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mual

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝัƒะดะธั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mdล‚oล›ci

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅใๆฐ—ใŒใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nausรฉeux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nauseabundo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mide bulandฤฑrฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉ”์Šค๊บผ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุซูŠุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nauzea

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nevoฤพnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆถๅฟƒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ slabost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณgleรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฏั€ะตะบ ะฐะนะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒฃแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nausea

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ nauseabundo

Word origin

The word 'nauseated' originates from the Latin term 'nauseatus', the past participle of 'nauseare', which means to feel seasick. This Latin root is connected to 'nausea', a term used to describe the sensation of discomfort in the stomach with an urge to vomit. The transition into English occurred around the early 1600s, as medical terminology began to adopt terms from Latin and Greek for more precise descriptions of symptoms. Over time, 'nauseated' has evolved into common usage, particularly in the context of both physical illness and emotional responses to stimuli deemed unpleasant. The word conveys a visceral reaction of discomfort and has been frequently used in literature and conversation to express feelings of sickness.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,496, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.