nausea
/ˈnɔːzɪə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: nauseas · nauseae
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A feeling of illness or discomfort in the digestive system, usually characterized by a strong urge to vomit.
Noun
Examples
He got nausea after two hours of travelling on the plane.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Strong dislike or disgust.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “nausea” mean?
A feeling of illness or discomfort in the digestive system, usually characterized by a strong urge to vomit.
Is “nausea” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.