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

People may also have unusually bad gas, stomach cramps, nausea and loss of appetite. — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 7 July 2026

Too much vitamin D can be harmful and cause symptoms like nausea, loss of appetite, confusion, and depression. — Verywell Health, 7 July 2026

Symptoms can include hives or a skin rash, nausea, stomach cramps, indigestion, vomiting, and diarrhea, a stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, headaches, and asthma, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 7 July 2026

Other warning signs include headache, nausea and muscle cramps, along with a fast pulse or feeling faint. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026