Nausea — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈnȯ-zē-ə/ nau·sea

Meaning & Definition of Nausea

Nausea (noun)

  1. a stomach distress with distaste for food and an urge to vomit
  2. extreme disgust

Nausea (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a disturbed condition of the stomach in which one feels like vomiting

    "symptoms include fever accompanied by a loss of appetite and nausea"

    similar: nauseousness, qualmishness, queasiness, queerness, sickness, squeamishness
    related: qualm, airsickness, altitude sickness, car sickness, morning sickness, motion sickness, mountain sickness, seasickness

  2. a dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness

    "such graphic scenes of senseless violence fill me with nausea"

    similar: aversion, disgust, distaste, horror, loathing, repugnance, repulsion, revulsion
    related: abhorrence, abomination, antipathy, execration, hate, hatred, allergy, averseness, disapproval, disfavor, disinclination, dislike, disliking, displeasure
    near: appetite, bent, fancy, favor, fondness, like, liking, love, partiality, penchant, predilection, preference, propensity, relish, shine, taste, use

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Nausea

The most common words with a similar meaning to Nausea:

nauseousness, qualmishness, queasiness, queerness, sickness, squeamishness, aversion, disgust, distaste, horror, loathing, repugnance, repulsion, revulsion

Related Words for Nausea

qualm, airsickness, altitude sickness, car sickness, morning sickness, motion sickness, mountain sickness, seasickness, abhorrence, abomination, antipathy, execration, hate, hatred, allergy, averseness, disapproval, disfavor, disinclination, dislike, disliking, displeasure

Near Antonyms of Nausea

appetite, bent, fancy, favor, fondness, like, liking, love, partiality, penchant, predilection, preference, propensity, relish, shine, taste, use

Word Forms of Nausea

Derived words: nauseant (noun or adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Nausea

Latin, seasickness, nausea, from Greek nautia, nausia, from nautēs sailor nautical

First known use: 15th century

Words & Phrases Containing Nausea

anti-nausea

Frequently Asked Questions about Nausea

What does "Nausea" mean?

"Nausea" means a stomach distress with distaste for food and an urge to vomit. As a noun, it is defined as: a stomach distress with distaste for food and an urge to vomit. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Nausea"?

Other words for "Nausea" include nauseousness, qualmishness, queasiness, queerness, sickness, squeamishness, aversion and disgust. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Nausea" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Nausea"?

There are 36 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Nausea". Common alternatives include nauseousness, qualmishness, queasiness, queerness, sickness, squeamishness, aversion, disgust, distaste and horror.

How do you use "Nausea" in a sentence?

Examples of "Nausea" in a sentence: "symptoms include fever accompanied by a loss of appetite and nausea"; "such graphic scenes of senseless violence fill me with nausea".

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

"Nausea" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Nausea"?

"Nausea" is pronounced /ˈnȯ-zē-ə/ and divided into syllables as nau·sea.

What is the origin of the word "Nausea"?

"Nausea" comes from Latin, seasickness, nausea, from Greek nautia, nausia, from nautēs sailor nautical. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Nausea" meaning "a disturbed condition of the stomach in which one feels like vomiting"?

When "Nausea" (noun) means a disturbed condition of the stomach in which one feels like vomiting, synonyms include nauseousness, qualmishness, queasiness, queerness, sickness and squeamishness.