Definition

The feeling of being lightheaded or unsteady, often making it hard to balance or focus.

Example

After spinning around, I felt a wave of dizziness and had to sit down.

Conversation

I felt a bit of dizziness after that roller coaster ride.

Really? I thought it was so much fun!

Yeah, it was fun, but the dizziness hit me hard afterwards.

Maybe next time, we should take a break before going on another ride.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dizziness → The word is derived from the adjective 'dizzy' (of uncertain origin, possibly from Middle English 'dizzy', meaning having a whirling sensation) combined with the suffix '-ness' (meaning the state or quality of). Therefore, 'dizziness' refers to the state of having a whirling sensation or feeling lightheaded.

Memory Tip

Think of the feeling of being 'dizzy' — it describes the state or quality of feeling lightheaded or whirling.

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