Definition

The condition of feeling sick to the stomach, often leading to a desire to vomit.

Example

After the roller coaster ride, I experienced a strong sense of nauseousness.

Conversation

I felt really sick after that meal last night.

Oh no, did you feel a lot of nauseousness?

Yeah, it was awful, I couldn't even concentrate on anything.

That's the worst! I hope you feel better soon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nauseousness → It is formed from "nauseous" (from Latin "nauseosus", meaning causing nausea) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "nauseousness" refers to the state of being nauseous or the quality of causing nausea.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'nauseous' which means causing discomfort in the stomach, and remember that 'nauseousness' describes the state of feeling that discomfort.

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