Which is correct?
2007-03-12 16:39:33 · 9 answers · asked by ? 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
"Nauseous" is an active verb or an adjective (nauseous fumes) and "nauseated" is a state of being verb.
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2007-03-12 16:47:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Both.
It depends on the usage...
The sight of those pig guts spilling out over the factory floor made Fred feel nauseated enough to throw up.
I was feeling really off kilter--nauseous and dizzy with a splitting headache.
It's the difference between describing the condition, and having it.
2007-03-12 16:52:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hello, both adjectives are used, depending on what you want to express.
"Nauseous" is when you feel or experience nausea or disgust, for example :She felt nauseous and weak.
"Nauseated" could be used when we refer to anything that causes/smells/etc. nausea. You can say: a nauseated person; nauseating food, etc.
Hope that helps!
Have a great day!
2007-03-12 21:05:34 · answer #3 · answered by sunflower 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Appropriateness depends on how it is used.
"Nauseous" to describe a state of being, it could stand by itself as an adjective.
"Nauseated" to describe a state of being that is usually followed by further explanation, "nauseated by what/whom?"
2007-03-12 17:27:57 · answer #4 · answered by arienne321 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
They both are; there is some difference. "Nauseated" refers to an event or condition that causes or caused nausea. "Nauseous" describes having nausea.
2007-03-12 16:50:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am nauseated by something that is nauseous.
2007-03-12 16:42:40 · answer #6 · answered by Mr Ed 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If I am nauseous I make others nauseated.
nauseous- causing nausea
nauseated- experiencing nausea
2007-03-12 16:43:36 · answer #7 · answered by Vegan 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is one of those sick little words that one has trouble stomaching either way you look at it.
2007-03-12 16:44:12 · answer #8 · answered by burning brightly 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'm not sure I think it could be said either way!!
2007-03-12 16:41:53 · answer #9 · answered by molliehollie 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋