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lightheadedness

  • a word derived from lightheaded.
    lightheaded
    adjective
    giddy, dizzy, or delirious.

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Jackie Hu, 20, a junior, said that by the third day, it was becoming harder to sleep and she was experiencing headaches, lightheadedness and numbness.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 26, 2025

When glucose levels drop, you may experience fatigue, weakness, lightheadedness, nausea or difficulty concentrating.

From Salon ● Jan. 21, 2025

Jennifer Caldwell was active and energetic, working two jobs and taking care of her daughter and her parents, when she developed a bacterial infection that was followed by intense lightheadedness, fatigue and memory problems.

From New York Times ● Feb. 21, 2024

A 1987 report talks about a missileer calling his commander to report a severe headache and lightheadedness.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 28, 2023

I flush a deep red, self-conscious of my joyful lightheadedness.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed