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Nauseated

/ˈnɔː.zi.eɪ.tɪd/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #4500 frequency
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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Experiencing a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit.

    "The rough boat ride left several passengers feeling nauseated."
  2. 2

    Affected with extreme disgust or loathing.

    "He felt entirely nauseated by the cruelty displayed in the report."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'nauseatus', past participle of 'nauziare', originating from 'nausea' (seasickness), which traces back to the Ancient Greek 'naus' meaning ship. Over centuries, the meaning shifted from motion sickness specifically to any feeling of sickness or stomach upset accompanied by an urge to vomit.

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