dyspeptic
[ dis-pep-tik ]
/ dɪsˈpɛp tɪk /
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adjective Also dys·pep·ti·cal.
pertaining to, subject to, or suffering from dyspepsia.
gloomy, pessimistic, and irritable.
noun
a person subject to or suffering from dyspepsia.
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OTHER WORDS FROM dyspeptic
dys·pep·ti·cal·ly, adverbnon·dys·pep·tic, adjectivenon·dys·pep·ti·cal, adjectivenon·dys·pep·ti·cal·ly, adverbWords nearby dyspeptic
dysostosis, dysostosis multiplex, dyspareunia, dyspathy, dyspepsia, dyspeptic, dysphagia, dysphagocytosis, dysphasia, dysphemia, dysphemism
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British Dictionary definitions for dyspeptic
dyspeptic
/ (dɪsˈpɛptɪk) /
adjective Also: dyspeptical
relating to or suffering from dyspepsia
irritable
noun
a person suffering from dyspepsia
Derived forms of dyspeptic
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