Dyspeptic — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /dis-ˈpep-shə/ dys·pep·sia

Meaning & Definition of Dyspeptic

Dyspeptic (noun)

  1. indigestion
  2. ill humor, disgruntlement

Dyspeptic (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having or showing a habitually bad temper

    "as might be expected, the newspaper's resident curmudgeon took a dyspeptic view of the whole affair"

    similar: acid, bearish, bilious, bloody-minded (chiefly British), cantankerous, disagreeable, ill-humored, ill-natured, ill-tempered, ornery, splenetic, surly
    related: choleric, crabby, cranky, crotchety, fussy, grouchy, grumpy, querulous, irascible, irritable, peevish, peppery, petulant, quick-tempered, short-tempered, snappish, snippy, testy, touchy, argumentative, contentious, contrary, cussed, angry, exasperated, indignant, irate, mad, upset, uptight, depressed, dour, glum, morose, sullen, anal, old-maidish, schoolmarmish
    opposite: amiable, good-humored, good-natured, good-tempered
    near: agreeable, amicable, congenial, friendly, pleasant, benign, gentle, kind, nice, sweet, bubbly, cheerful, cheery, effervescent, exuberant, high-spirited, joyful, lighthearted, lively, vivacious, content, glad, happy, calm, placid, serene, long-suffering, patient, tolerant

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Dyspeptic

The most common words with a similar meaning to Dyspeptic:

Chiefly British: bloody-minded
acid, bearish, bilious, cantankerous, disagreeable, ill-humored, ill-natured, ill-tempered, ornery, splenetic, surly

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Dyspeptic

Words with the opposite meaning of Dyspeptic:

amiable, good-humored, good-natured, good-tempered

Related Words for Dyspeptic

choleric, crabby, cranky, crotchety, fussy, grouchy, grumpy, querulous, irascible, irritable, peevish, peppery, petulant, quick-tempered, short-tempered, snappish, snippy, testy, touchy, argumentative, contentious, contrary, cussed, angry, exasperated, indignant, irate, mad, upset, uptight

Near Antonyms of Dyspeptic

agreeable, amicable, congenial, friendly, pleasant, benign, gentle, kind, nice, sweet, bubbly, cheerful, cheery, effervescent, exuberant, high-spirited, joyful, lighthearted, lively, vivacious, content, glad, happy, calm, placid, serene, long-suffering, patient, tolerant

Word Forms of Dyspeptic

Derived words: dyspeptic (adjective or noun), dyspeptically (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Dyspeptic

borrowed from Latin, borrowed from Greek dyspepsía, from dys- dys- + pépsis "cooking, ripening, digestion" (from pep-, base of péttein, péssein, péptein "to cook, ripen, digest" + -sis -sis) + -ia -ia:1 cook:1

First known use: circa 1706

Frequently Asked Questions about Dyspeptic

What does "Dyspeptic" mean?

"Dyspeptic" means indigestion. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: indigestion.

What is another word for "Dyspeptic"?

Other words for "Dyspeptic" include acid, bearish, bilious, bloody-minded, cantankerous, disagreeable, ill-humored and ill-natured. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Dyspeptic" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Dyspeptic"?

There are 50 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Dyspeptic". Common alternatives include acid, bearish, bilious, bloody-minded, cantankerous, disagreeable, ill-humored, ill-natured, ill-tempered and ornery.

What is the opposite of "Dyspeptic"?

Antonyms of "Dyspeptic" include amiable, good-humored, good-natured and good-tempered. Near antonyms include agreeable, amicable, congenial and friendly.

How do you use "Dyspeptic" in a sentence?

Examples of "Dyspeptic" in a sentence: "as might be expected, the newspaper's resident curmudgeon took a dyspeptic view of the whole affair".

Is "Dyspeptic" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Dyspeptic" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Dyspeptic"?

"Dyspeptic" is pronounced /dis-ˈpep-shə/ and divided into syllables as dys·pep·sia.

What is the origin of the word "Dyspeptic"?

"Dyspeptic" comes from borrowed from Latin, borrowed from Greek dyspepsía, from dys- dys- + pépsis "cooking, ripening, digestion" (from pep-, base of péttein, péssein, péptein "to cook, ripen, digest" + -sis -sis) + -ia -ia:1 cook:1. First known use: circa 1706.