upset stomach

noun

Meaning

A mild digestive disturbance characterized by nausea, indigestion, or abdominal discomfort.

Examples

She drank ginger tea to soothe her upset stomach.
An upset stomach often results from eating too quickly or consuming spicy food.

Synonyms: indigestion, nausea, dyspepsia

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upset stomach

noun

Pronunciation: ʌpˈsɛt ˈstʌmək

Definition

A mild digestive disturbance characterized by nausea, indigestion, or abdominal discomfort.

Examples

She drank ginger tea to soothe her upset stomach.
An upset stomach often results from eating too quickly or consuming spicy food.
He had to cancel his dinner plans due to a sudden case of an upset stomach.

Synonyms of upset stomach

Words with a similar meaning to upset stomach:

indigestion
nausea
dyspepsia

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