dyspeptic

• Die Verdauung betreffend oder an Dyspepsie (Magenverstimmung) leidend; im übertragenen Sinn auch reizbar, mürrisch oder pessimistisch.

Relating to or suffering from dyspepsia (indigestion); also used figuratively to describe a person who is irritable or gloomy.

1. Suffering from indigestionC1formal

   Relating to or suffering from dyspepsia, a condition of impaired digestion.

   An Verdauungsstörung leidend

   • The dyspeptic patient complained of stomach pain after every meal.
   • He was prescribed a special diet for his dyspeptic condition.
   • Dyspeptic symptoms include bloating and heartburn.

2. Irritable or bad-temperedC2formal

   Having a gloomy, irritable, or ill-humored disposition, as if suffering from indigestion.

   Reizbar

   • The dyspeptic old man complained about everything.
   • Her dyspeptic remarks ruined the cheerful atmosphere.
   • He had a dyspeptic outlook on modern life.

   Synonymebad-temperedbiliouscantankerouscholericcrankycrossgrouchygrumpyill-humoredill-temperedirritablesnappishspleneticsurlytesty

   Antonymeaffableamiablecheerfulgenialgood-temperedpleasantsunny

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die an Verdauungsstörungen oder Dyspepsie leidet.

A noun referring to a person who suffers from indigestion or dyspepsia.

1. Person with indigestionC1formalmedical

   A person who suffers from dyspepsia, or chronic indigestion.

   Mensch mit Dyspepsie

   • The dyspeptic avoided rich foods and peppermint tea.
   • As a lifelong dyspeptic, he kept antacids in his briefcase.
   • She visited a specialist who recommended a diet for dyspeptics.

2. Irritable or melancholic personC2informal

   Someone who is habitually grumpy, pessimistic, or easily irritated, often associated with historical notions of bad digestion.

   Reizbarer oder melancholischer Mensch

   • He was a classic dyspeptic, complaining about everything.
   • The old dyspeptic muttered about the state of the world.
   • Even good news couldn't cheer the dyspeptic up.

   Synonymebearcrankcrosspatchcurmudgeongrouchgrowlergrumpsourpuss