nauseated
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈnɔːziˌeɪtɪd/
KK: /ˈnɔːziˌeɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Feeling sick to the stomach, often with the urge to vomit.
Example
After the roller coaster ride, I felt nauseated and needed to sit down.
Conversation
I felt so nauseated after that roller coaster ride.
Oh no! I told you it was intense.
Yeah, I really should have listened to you.
Next time, let's stick to the Ferris wheel!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
queasy
sick
ill
Antonyms
healthy
well
comfortable
verb
Definition
To feel sick to the stomach or to cause someone to feel this way.
Example
After the roller coaster ride, I felt nauseated and needed to sit down.
Tense Forms
Past: nauseated
Past Participle: nauseated
Conversation
I felt really nauseated after that roller coaster ride.
Oh no, that sounds awful!
Yeah, I should have known better before going on it.
Root Explanation
Nauseated → It is formed from "nausea" (from Latin "nausea", meaning seasickness or discomfort) and the suffix "-ated" (indicating a state or condition). The word "nauseated" means to be in a state of feeling sick or experiencing discomfort, often related to the stomach.
Memory Tip
Think of 'nausea' as the feeling of sickness, and remember that 'nauseated' means being in that sick state.
Visually Confused Words
unseated
seated