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.