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

Foods that are high in fat, fried, greasy, heavily processed, or very rich can sit in the stomach longer and may worsen bloating or nausea while taking a GLP-1 medication. — Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Depending on how much toxin was consumed, symptoms may start within a few hours and may include trouble swallowing, speaking and breathing, nausea and blurred vision. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026

Cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection that causes nausea, fatigue, cramping and explosive diarrhea, can linger for weeks. — Oona Hanson, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Medications to help with nausea and vomiting can be given at home. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2026