indigestion
3 synonyms for indigestion, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Discomfort in the stomach, such as pain, bloating, or heartburn, often caused by eating too much or too fast.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use indigestion
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
suffer from indigestion
acid indigestion
cause indigestion
Etymology
From Old French indigestion, from Late Latin indigestio, from in- ("not") + digestion.
Full origin of indigestion →Frequently asked questions
What does “indigestion” mean?
The word “indigestion” means discomfort in the stomach, such as pain, bloating, or heartburn, often caused by eating too much or too fast. In plain terms, an upset stomach, often from overeating or eating rich food quickly.
How do you pronounce “indigestion”?
“Indigestion” is pronounced ihn-dih-JEHS-chuhn (/ˌɪn.dɪˈdʒes.tʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “indigestion” in a sentence?
Here is “indigestion” used in a sentence: “The spicy food gave him terrible indigestion.”
What part of speech is “indigestion”?
“Indigestion” is a noun.
Where does the word “indigestion” come from?
The word “indigestion” comes from Late Latin. From Old French indigestion, from Late Latin indigestio, from in- ("not") + digestion.
