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

GLP-1s don’t work for everyone and can have side effects, like nausea and constipation. — Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

The illness, cyclosporiasis, is caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis; symptoms include watery diarrhea, cramping, gas, nausea and fatigue. — Mike Snider, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026

Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026

Symptoms include fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Aug. 2026