Dyspeptic

usgb/dɪsˈpeptɪk/
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.
Visual representation of "dyspeptic" - Having indigestion or being irritable or complaining as if suffering from an upset stomach.

Often appears as...

  • dyspeptic complaint
  • dyspeptic symptoms

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Not Always Literal

When used metaphorically, 'dyspeptic' describes someone's sour mood and not actual indigestion.

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His dyspeptic attitude made the meeting more tense than necessary.
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Emotional Response

'Dyspeptic' can imply that someone's grumpiness is a temporary reaction, possibly from discomfort.

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He apologized for his dyspeptic remarks, blaming a bad headache.
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Medical Context

In medical contexts, it refers specifically to gastrointestinal distress, but laypersons often use it loosely.

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She described her symptoms as a dyspeptic feeling after meals.
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