Nauseous: meaning, definitions and examples

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nauseous

 

[ ˈnɔːsɪəs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling sick or queasy

Feeling nauseous is often accompanied by a sensation of dizziness and a strong urge to vomit. It can be caused by various factors such as food poisoning, motion sickness, or a virus.

Synonyms

queasy, sick, unwell

Examples of usage

  • I started feeling nauseous after eating that expired yogurt.
  • The rocking motion of the boat made me feel nauseous.
Context #2 | Adjective

causing a feeling of sickness or disgust

Something that is nauseous can trigger a physical reaction of discomfort or revulsion. It is often associated with unpleasant smells or tastes.

Synonyms

disgusting, repulsive, revolting

Examples of usage

  • The smell of rotten eggs is so nauseous.
  • The movie was so nauseous that I had to leave the theater.

Translations

Translations of the word "nauseous" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nauseado

🇮🇳 उल्टी जैसा

🇩🇪 übel

🇮🇩 mual

🇺🇦 нудотний

🇵🇱 mdły

🇯🇵 吐き気がする

🇫🇷 nauséeux

🇪🇸 nauseabundo

🇹🇷 mide bulantısı

🇰🇷 메스꺼운

🇸🇦 مشعر بالغثيان

🇨🇿 nevolno

🇸🇰 nevoľnosť

🇨🇳 恶心

🇸🇮 slabosten

🇮🇸 ógleði

🇰🇿 жүрегі айныған

🇬🇪 გულისრევა

🇦🇿 ürəkbulanma

🇲🇽 nauseabundo

Etymology

The word 'nauseous' originated from the Latin word 'nausea', which means seasickness. Over time, it evolved to describe the feeling of sickness or disgust. The term has been used in English since the 17th century.

See also: nauseate, nauseating.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,496, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.