Nauseating

Causing or tending to cause nausea; extremely unpleasant and offensive, evoking disgust or revulsion. Often used to describe something that is physically revolting, emotionally disturbing, or morally repugnant. The term emphasizes a strong feeling of sickness in the stomach and a general sense of aversion, ranging from physical to emotional revulsion.

Nauseating meaning with examples

• The stale smell of the abandoned factory was absolutely nauseating, making me want to turn around and leave immediately. The air hung heavy with the stench of decay and stagnant water, causing my stomach to churn with every breath. The industrial wasteland was a health hazard.
• The graphic violence and constant gore in the horror film proved to be nauseating to many viewers in the cinema, with some individuals leaving before the end credits rolled. Its gratuitous displays were designed to provoke the senses, but it tipped the scales into being too unsettling for most.
• Her constant complaints and negativity became nauseating over time. Each meeting began and ended with the same litany of problems, making it difficult to maintain a positive relationship, and it was impacting the group as a whole negatively.
• The politician's blatant hypocrisy was nauseating to the public. After decades of corruption they expected accountability, they should not be able to get away with their actions as if they were not important, and should be held to a high standard of honesty and integrity.