Word
nausea
Phoneticsnau·sea
US/ˈnɔziə/
UK/nˈɔːsɪɐ/
Definitions
01feeling sick
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Medicine
n. the feeling in your stomach that makes you want to vomit.
n. a sensation of digestive discomfort characterized by an urge to vomit. Often uncountable when referring to the general state.
“The long, winding road gave her a terrible feeling of nausea.”
“The patient reported persistent nausea and dizziness following the administration of the new medication, though no actual vomiting occurred.”
Synonyms
02disgust
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Literary
n. a strong feeling of dislike or being grossed out by something.
n. a feeling of intense revulsion or loathing toward a person, idea, or situation.
“He felt a wave of nausea at the thought of the cruel crime.”
“The blatant corruption within the local government filled the citizens with a sense of moral nausea.”
Antonyms
Real-World Examples
“For some people, eating a dairy treat can lead to bloating, nausea and diarrhea .” “You may also get a mild fever, nausea, headache or muscle aches but these symptoms should disappear after one or two days.” Etymology
From Middle English nausea, a borrowing from Latin nausea, from Ancient Greek ναυσία (nausía, “sea-sickness”), from ναῦς (naûs, “ship”), from Proto-Indo-European *(s)neh₂-. Displaced native Old English wlǣtta.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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