Synonyms of nausea

nausea

noun

ˈnȯ-zē-ə 

1

as in sickness

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

symptoms include fever accompanied by a loss of appetite and nausea

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sickness
• queasiness
• nauseousness
• queerness
• squeamishness
• seasickness
• qualm
• airsickness
• qualmishness
• motion sickness
• morning sickness
• mountain sickness
• altitude sickness
• car sickness

2

as in disgust

a dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness

such graphic scenes of senseless violence fill me with nausea

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disgust
• hatred
• horror
• distaste
• revulsion
• repulsion
• repugnance
• disapproval
• loathing
• aversion
• displeasure
• hate
• abhorrence
• antipathy
• allergy
• abomination
• dislike
• disliking
• disinclination
• execration
• averseness
• disfavor

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nausea

Signs of infection include nausea, vomiting, fever, a severe headache, stiff neck, seizures, altered mental state and hallucinations. — CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

This was twenty-seven years ago—March, 1999, about a week before my twenty-first birthday—but to this day a whiff of Acqua di Giò brings back the nausea. — Ledio Cakaj, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2026

This can vary from person to person, but generally, greasy, fried, or sweet foods are common nausea triggers. — Joy Emeh, HEALTH, 22 Aug. 2026

Side effects can include nausea and diarrhea, and magnesium supplements can also interact with other medicines and supplements. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026