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

In recent years, Michigan has typically reported around 50 cases of cyclosporiasis, which causes urgent bouts of watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and nausea. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 14 July 2026

People who have been outside too long in extreme heat may develop excessive sweating, nausea, vomiting and muscle cramps; clear signals the body is overwhelmed and needs to be cooled down and rehydrated. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Watch for other signs of pregnancy like breast tenderness, weight gain, and nausea. — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 14 July 2026

Others will experience mild symptoms such as fever, body aches and nausea. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026