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dyspepticsuffering from or relating to dyspepsia (indigestion); bad-tempered or irritable

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: suffering from or relating to dyspepsia (indigestion); bad-tempered or irritable

Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪsˈpeptɪk/

Korean meaning: 소화불량의; 성격이 까칠하고 짜증을 잘 내는

Korean pronunciation: 디스**펩**틱

Example Sentences

  • The restaurant critic was so dyspeptic that he found fault with even the most exquisite dishes.
  • My dyspeptic uncle always complains that modern food gives him heartburn and modern people give him headaches.
  • Her dyspeptic comments about the wedding cake ruined the celebration for everyone.

dyspeptic

ADJECTIVE

//dɪsˈpeptɪk//

suffering from or relating to dyspepsia (indigestion); bad-tempered or irritable

dyspeptic concept
💡 Concept

a middle-aged man sits at the dinner table clutching his stomach with one hand while scowling at his plate of food. His face shows clear signs of discomfort with furrowed brows and a grimace as he pushes the plate away. The rich, heavy meal on his plate has clearly upset his stomach, causing visible digestive distress. His bad mood from the indigestion makes him snap irritably at his concerned family members around the table. His wife and children look worried as they watch him rub his belly and complain about the food. The other family members exchange glances, recognizing his familiar pattern of stomach trouble leading to grumpiness. someone suffering from indigestion while being bad-tempered and irritable as a result

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/dɪsˈpeptɪk/
🇬🇧 UK/dɪsˈpeptɪk/

🌳Etymology

Prefixdys--
Rootpept
Suffix--ic

Origin

From Greek dyspepsia, meaning 'bad digestion.' Ancient Greeks believed that poor digestion led to a sour mood and irritable temperament.

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🎵Rhyme

septicskepticpeptic
septic
skeptic
peptic

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📝Examples

The restaurant critic was so dyspeptic that he found fault with even the most exquisite dishes.

😄 Fun example

My dyspeptic uncle always complains that modern food gives him heartburn and modern people give him headaches.

Her dyspeptic comments about the wedding cake ruined the celebration for everyone.

😄 Fun example

The dyspeptic professor gave bad grades to students just because their handwriting looked too cheerful.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

irritablegrumpycantankerouspeevishtesty

Antonyms

cheerfulpleasantamiable

Related

dyspepsiaindigestionpepticgastricbilious