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nauseous

/ˈnɔːʃəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does nauseous mean?

adjective

Causing a feeling of nausea; disgusting or repellent. Feeling sick or about to vomit.

Example

"The nauseous smell from the dumpster made me feel queasy."

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