dyspeptic
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /dɪsˈpɛptɪk/
KK: /dɪsˈpɛptɪk/
adjective
Definition
Describing someone who is irritable or in a bad mood, often due to digestive issues.
Example
After eating a heavy meal, he felt dyspeptic and irritable.
Conversation
You seem a bit off today; are you feeling okay?
Yeah, just a little dyspeptic after last night's dinner.
That sounds uncomfortable; maybe you should try something light to eat.
Good idea! A light meal might help my dyspeptic feelings.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
irritable
gloomy
sour
Antonyms
cheerful
content
happy
noun
Definition
A person who has difficulty in digesting food, often experiencing discomfort or pain in the stomach.
Example
After eating a heavy meal, he felt like a dyspeptic, struggling with stomach pain.
Conversation
Have you ever met a real dyspeptic?
I think so! My uncle always complains about his stomach issues.
Yeah, I heard they can be quite grumpy because of it.
Root Explanation
Dyspeptic → It is formed from "dys-" (meaning bad or difficult) and "peptikos" (from Greek, meaning able to digest). The word "dyspeptic" refers to a condition of having difficulty in digestion or experiencing discomfort in the stomach.
Memory Tip
Think of 'dys-' meaning bad and 'peptikos' relating to digestion — this helps you remember that dyspeptic describes someone who has trouble digesting.
Visually Confused Words
nondyspeptic
septic
peptic
dysepulotic
bradypeptic