dizziness
3 synonyms for dizziness, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A spinning or unsteady sensation, often accompanied by feeling faint or off-balance.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use dizziness
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a wave of dizziness
sudden dizziness
Etymology
From Old English dysiġnes, related to dizzy plus the suffix -ness.
Full origin of dizziness →Frequently asked questions
What does “dizziness” mean?
The word “dizziness” means a spinning or unsteady sensation, often accompanied by feeling faint or off-balance. In plain terms, the woozy, unsteady feeling of things spinning or losing your balance.
How do you use “dizziness” in a sentence?
Here is “dizziness” used in a sentence: “The medication can cause mild dizziness in some patients.”
What part of speech is “dizziness”?
“Dizziness” is a noun.
Where does the word “dizziness” come from?
The word “dizziness” comes from Old English. From Old English dysiġnes, related to dizzy plus the suffix -ness.
Is “dizziness” a common word?
“Dizziness” is an uncommon word in modern English.
