indigestion
noun
in·di·ges·tion ˌin-(ˌ)dī-ˈjes-chən 
-ˈjesh-
1
: inability to digest or difficulty in digesting something
2
: a case or attack of indigestion marked especially by a burning sensation or discomfort in the upper abdomen
Example Sentences
The patient complained of indigestion and nausea. I like spicy foods but they always give me indigestion.
Recent Examples on the Web Many people who wait in line at Taco Bell come out the other end with indigestion at best. 
Joe Noga, cleveland, 2 Aug. 2022 While Harper did not have ‘classic’ heart attack symptoms, most people experience one or more of the following: chest pain or discomfort, shortness of breath, upper back or neck pain, indigestion, heartburn, nausea or vomiting and extreme fatigue. Forbes, 28 June 2022 Alcohol affects the body in many ways, including excessive thirst as a result of alcohol’s diuretic effect, and diarrhea and indigestion as the alcohol wreaks havoc on the digestive system and increases stomach acid production. Freya Drohan, Outside Online, 25 July 2022 The address gave our American Google indigestion, with Google Maps instructing us at one point to make a right turn into a field of undisturbed snow. Jonathon Ramsey, Car and Driver, 8 July 2022 This can make the beverage an alternative for those with acid reflux or indigestion issues. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 29 June 2022 Like Cutler, White doesn’t believe Berner’s story of death by indigestion: early-twentieth-century medical science wasn’t that unsophisticated. Maia Silber, The New Yorker, 30 May 2022 Over multiple listens, another sensation, like faint indigestion, may occur: concern. Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 May 2022 She was diagnosed after seeking medical help for acute chest pains and indigestion-like discomfort. Peggy Mccarthy, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2022 See More
Joe Noga, cleveland, 2 Aug. 2022 While Harper did not have ‘classic’ heart attack symptoms, most people experience one or more of the following: chest pain or discomfort, shortness of breath, upper back or neck pain, indigestion, heartburn, nausea or vomiting and extreme fatigue. Forbes, 28 June 2022 Alcohol affects the body in many ways, including excessive thirst as a result of alcohol’s diuretic effect, and diarrhea and indigestion as the alcohol wreaks havoc on the digestive system and increases stomach acid production. Freya Drohan, Outside Online, 25 July 2022 The address gave our American Google indigestion, with Google Maps instructing us at one point to make a right turn into a field of undisturbed snow. Jonathon Ramsey, Car and Driver, 8 July 2022 This can make the beverage an alternative for those with acid reflux or indigestion issues. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 29 June 2022 Like Cutler, White doesn’t believe Berner’s story of death by indigestion: early-twentieth-century medical science wasn’t that unsophisticated. Maia Silber, The New Yorker, 30 May 2022 Over multiple listens, another sensation, like faint indigestion, may occur: concern. Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 May 2022 She was diagnosed after seeking medical help for acute chest pains and indigestion-like discomfort. Peggy Mccarthy, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing indigestion
Kids Definition
indigestion
noun
in·di·ges·tion ˌin-dī-ˈjes-chən
-də-
: discomfort caused by slow or painful digestion
Medical Definition
indigestion
noun
in·di·ges·tion -jes(h)-chən
1
: inability to digest or difficulty in digesting food : incomplete or imperfect digestion of food
2
: a case or attack of indigestion marked especially by pain, discomfort, or a burning sensation in the upper abdomen often accompanied by abdominal bloating, nausea, belching, flatulence, or uncomfortable fullness