Dyspeptic
adjective
Having indigestion or being irritable or complaining as if suffering from an upset stomach.
After eating too much, he became dyspeptic and spent the whole evening on the couch.
Often appears as...
- dyspeptic complaint
- dyspeptic symptoms
Usage tips
Formal
Medical
adjective
Being pessimistic or irritable, usually due to stomach discomfort.
He was dyspeptic after finishing a battle in a video game.
Often appears as...
- dyspeptic mood
- dyspeptic outlook
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
adjective
Having indigestion or being irritable or complaining as if suffering from an upset stomach.
After eating too much, he became dyspeptic and spent the whole evening on the couch.
Often appears as...
- dyspeptic complaint
- dyspeptic symptoms
Usage tips
Formal
Medical
adjective
Being pessimistic or irritable, usually due to stomach discomfort.
He was dyspeptic after finishing a battle in a video game.
Often appears as...
- dyspeptic mood
- dyspeptic outlook
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Not Always Literal
When used metaphorically, 'dyspeptic' describes someone's sour mood and not actual indigestion.
His dyspeptic attitude made the meeting more tense than necessary.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Response
'Dyspeptic' can imply that someone's grumpiness is a temporary reaction, possibly from discomfort.
He apologized for his dyspeptic remarks, blaming a bad headache.
Pro Tip 3/3Medical Context
In medical contexts, it refers specifically to gastrointestinal distress, but laypersons often use it loosely.
She described her symptoms as a dyspeptic feeling after meals.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Always Literal
When used metaphorically, 'dyspeptic' describes someone's sour mood and not actual indigestion.
His dyspeptic attitude made the meeting more tense than necessary.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Response
'Dyspeptic' can imply that someone's grumpiness is a temporary reaction, possibly from discomfort.
He apologized for his dyspeptic remarks, blaming a bad headache.
Pro Tip 3/3Medical Context
In medical contexts, it refers specifically to gastrointestinal distress, but laypersons often use it loosely.
She described her symptoms as a dyspeptic feeling after meals.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Always Literal
When used metaphorically, 'dyspeptic' describes someone's sour mood and not actual indigestion.
His dyspeptic attitude made the meeting more tense than necessary.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Response
'Dyspeptic' can imply that someone's grumpiness is a temporary reaction, possibly from discomfort.
He apologized for his dyspeptic remarks, blaming a bad headache.
Pro Tip 3/3Medical Context
In medical contexts, it refers specifically to gastrointestinal distress, but laypersons often use it loosely.
She described her symptoms as a dyspeptic feeling after meals.
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