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nauseousness

/ˈnɔː.ʃəs.nəs/
nau · seous · ness
Adverb:nauseously
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Adjective:nauseous
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nauseousness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state or feeling of being affected with nausea; a sensation of queasiness and an inclination to vomit.

Example

"The sudden motion of the ferry brought on a wave of nauseousness that forced him to step out onto the deck for fresh air."

2

The quality of being sickening, repulsive, or causing disgust.

Example

"The sheer nauseousness of the decaying refuse in the alley made the inspectors cover their noses and mouths."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In contemporary usage, the simpler root noun 'nausea' is overwhelmingly preferred over 'nauseousness' when describing the physical sensation of an upset stomach.

• Rhymes for nauseousness

• Nearby Words

nauseatingly
nauseous
nauseously
nauseousness
nautical
nautically
nautilocalyx

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nauseousness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nauseousness
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