Dyspeptic
(adjective)
- Suffering from dyspepsia or indigestion.
- Morose, ill-tempered, or irritable as a result of physical discomfort or bad temper.
Origin:
Late 16th century: via latin from greek duspeptikos, from duspepsia "bad digestion", from dus- "bad" + pepein "to digest".
Examples:
- The dyspeptic man sat at the bar, nursing his drink and complaining about his latest round of indigestion.
- The once cheerful and friendly man had become dyspeptic and snappish, his sour demeanor a reflection of his troubled stomach.
- Her dyspeptic mood was evident from the moment she walked in the door, her irritable scowl and sharp tone setting a negative tone for the meeting.
- The dyspeptic patient was a frequent visitor to the clinic, his chronic indigestion causing him constant discomfort.
- The dyspeptic old man was known for his grumbling and complaining, his sour disposition the bane of everyone around him.