adj

nauseated

NAW-zee-ay-tihd

Nauseated (adj) means feeling sick to your stomach, as if about to vomit. Example: “The smell of the fish market left her feeling nauseated.”

adj

Feeling sick to your stomach, as if about to vomit.

"The smell of the fish market left her feeling nauseated."

"He felt nauseated after the long car ride."

How to Use Nauseated

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFeeling like you might throw up.

Common mistake

Traditionally "nauseated" describes how you feel, while "nauseating" describes what causes the feeling — though many people now use "nauseous" for both.

Easily confused with

nauseating → nauseous →

Word Forms

more nauseated comparative, most nauseated superlative

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Rhymes for nauseated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “nauseated” mean?

The word “nauseated” means feeling sick to your stomach, as if about to vomit. In plain terms, feeling like you might throw up.

How do you pronounce “nauseated”?

“Nauseated” is pronounced NAW-zee-ay-tihd (/ˈnɔːziˌeɪtɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “nauseated” in a sentence?

Here is “nauseated” used in a sentence: “The smell of the fish market left her feeling nauseated.”

What part of speech is “nauseated”?

“Nauseated” is an adjective.