indigestion

[ in-di-jes-chuhn, -dahy- ]

noun

1. uncomfortable inability or difficulty in digesting food; dyspepsia.
2. an instance or case of indigestion.

indigestion

/ ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən /

noun

1. difficulty in digesting food, accompanied by abdominal pain, heartburn, and belching Technical namedyspepsia

indigestion

/ ĭn′dĭ-jĕs′chən /

1. See dyspepsia

Word History and Origins

Origin of indigestion¹

1400–50; late Middle English < Late Latin indīgestiōn- (stem of indīgestiō ). See in- ², digestion

Example Sentences

These foods may cause indigestion, tiredness, headaches, and bloating, and the biggest problem for those with lupus is that an intolerance reaction can boost inflammation, which Gandhi says may become chronic if those foods are regularly consumed.

From Time

At first I thought it was indigestion, but I’m beginning to think it is actually cautious optimism.

From Time

It can be challenging for laypeople as well as doctors to figure out what’s causing symptoms, and it’s common to confuse another gastrointestinal malady, such as indigestion, with ulcers, he said.

From Washington Post

Hours later, Manchin was again causing indigestion for his party, publishing an op-ed in The Washington Post that basically declared he was out if Republicans wouldn’t play ball.

From Time

Dreams, according to this model, were more like neural indigestion than deeply meaningful fantasies.

From Washington Post

Having a stuffed stomach or indigestion can interfere with sleep.

From The Daily Beast

Acid Reflux and Indigestion - Chew a few basil leaves after a meal.

From The Daily Beast

I ruin careers and cause sleepless nights, heartaches and indigestion.

From The Daily Beast

Moving on past the yuck factor, you may wonder whether drinking blood might cause some indigestion.

From The Daily Beast

Many American readers—and this I guarantee—will have indigestion by page 75.

From The Daily Beast

None of these liquids should be taken hot, but lukewarm; when hot they inflame the stomach, and produce indigestion.

From Project Gutenberg

Acute indigestion in elderly people is sometimes followed by sudden death.

From Project Gutenberg

This gave me much relief, for I felt that if there ever was a cow that deserved to have indigestion it was old Fenceviewer.

From Project Gutenberg

On the way there it occurred to him that if Gazelle went on at this rate she would certainly die of indigestion before morning.

From Project Gutenberg

I suppose it was a nightmare from indigestion, for this morning I have one of my old vile headaches.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• heartburn
• nausea