dizziness
word
Definition
Dizziness is the feeling that you or your surroundings are spinning or moving, often making you feel unsteady or as if you might faint.
Usage & Nuances
"Dizziness" is a general term; related words are "lightheadedness" (faint feeling) and "vertigo" (a spinning sensation). Commonly used in medicine and everyday speech. People might say "I feel dizziness" or "I am dizzy."
Spanish: mareoPortuguese (BR): tonturaPortuguese (PT): tonturaChinese (Simplified): 头晕Chinese (Traditional): 頭暈Hindi: चक्कर आनाArabic: دوارBengali: অবাস্তবতা - মাথা ঘোরাRussian: головокружениеJapanese: めまいVietnamese: chóng mặtKorean: 어지러움Turkish: baş dönmesiUrdu: چکر آناIndonesian: pusing
Example Sentences
Drinking too much alcohol can cause dizziness.
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I sometimes feel dizziness when I haven't eaten all day.
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She complained of dizziness after standing up too fast.
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His dizziness got so bad he had to sit down for a while.
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If you experience sudden dizziness, let someone know right away.
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The roller coaster gave me terrible dizziness for a few minutes.
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