Nauseous vs. Nauseated 

"Nauseous" vs. "Nauseated" in English

What Is Their Main Difference?

They both indicate feeling like you are ill and want to throw up. However, 'nauseous' originally referred to the object/thing that caused someone to fall ill, whereas, 'nauseated' indicated feeling ill. They are the same nowadays.

Differences

Originally, 'nauseous' indicated the thing that causes someone to feel like they want to throw up, while, 'nauseated' was defined as someone who was felling unwell. Look at the examples below:

Example

The nauseous smell was everywhere.

The moment I walked in, I felt nauseated.

Similarities

They are both related to not feeling well. Check out the examples below:

Example

The mouse smelled nauseous.

When the ride was over, I was totally nauseated.

Are They Interchangeable?

These days, they are both defined as someone who feels unwell. So, they can be used interchangeably. Compare:

Example

✓ What's it like being nauseous?

✓ What's it like being nauseated?

As you can see, both are basically the same.

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