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nauseating 1 of 2

adjective

ˈnȯ-zhē-ˌā-tiŋ How to pronounce nauseating (audio)
Definition of nauseatingnext
as in sickening
causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment her relentlessly vicious gossiping is absolutely nauseating

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nauseating

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verb

present participle of nauseate
as in disgusting
to cause to feel disgust such hateful graffiti would nauseate anyone with an ounce of human decency

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Recent Examples of nauseating
Adjective
With a 25 percent discount, the price is also slightly less nauseating. — Adrienne So, Wired, 13 Apr. 2021 It was finalized on March 31 amid a public-health crisis and a nauseating recession, with only a presidential tweet and a five-sentence press release to show for itself. — Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic, 13 Apr. 2020
Verb
There are flies, rats and, if the wind shifts every so slightly, a waft of thick, nauseating air from the warehouse. — Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 The smell was overwhelming, a nauseating mix of rotting food, burning plastic, chemicals and decay that clung to my clothes and skin. — CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nauseating
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nauseating
  1. sickening
  2. disgusting
  3. ugly
  4. appalling
  5. awful
  6. repulsing
  7. horrible
  8. shocking
Adjective
  • That is one of the most shocking moments of the series, apart from some of the twists and turns towards the end, and probably the most sickening.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Everyone felt the sickening harsh reality that this had happened on our sovereign soil and that it was meant to be an affront to everyone who felt pride in being an American.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of sickening
Verb
  • The consequences of disgusting one’s wife, whether or not one agrees with her premise, could be enormous.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Discharge Papers • Aw, The Pitt is back and happy to be disgusting again!
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2026
Definition of disgusting
Adjective
  • In 2022, the Dolphins were mired in a five-game losing streak late in the season and somehow found a way to scratch out an ugly victory against the New York Jets, 11-6, in the finale to earn a wildcard playoff berth.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
  • As climate change continues to rear its ugly head, this summer has been particularly brutal for much of the planet.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of ugly
Verb
  • The young Forster recoiled from the school’s culture of authoritarianism and militaristic chauvinism, which may have found expression in the students’ often appalling attitudes toward their own mothers.
    — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
  • Of all the recent poster boys for appalling misbehavior by the State Police, Michael Proctor would of course rank number one.
    — Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
Definition of appalling
Adjective
  • On Saturday in Orlando playing against a Central Florida team that was without its starting quarterback and three other starters, TCU was awful in a 21-13 loss in the Big 12 opener for both teams.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Nicky Lopez, Brett Phillips, Tim Hill and Mike Moustakas spent stints in an awful 2024 season that saw the White Sox set an MLB record with 121 losses.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of awful
Verb
  • While there are dismemberments and other bits of gruesome violence to be found in the film, Badlands is largely aimed at endearing its audience rather than repulsing them.
    — Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Definition of repulsing
Adjective
  • At its worst, cognitive impairment can be a horrible, life-altering disease for patient and loved ones.
    — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Doubs had a horrible debut in the league’s season opener last week against the Seattle Seahawks.
    — Daniel Popper, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of horrible
Adjective
  • Elaine Hendrix is sounding off about Tuesday’s shocking elimination on Dancing With the Stars season 35.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The reveal of Aaliyah was far from the only shocking moment in the finale.
    — David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of shocking

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“Nauseating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nauseating. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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