headachey
Temples pounding slightly
Headachey describes the state of having or being prone to a headache: I woke up feeling headachey and dehydrated.
The word captures a mild, nagging discomfort rather than severe pain.
Also spelled headachy.
Rhythmic painful pulsing
- poundingForceful repeated striking
- migraineSevere neurological head pain
- splittingDividing into parts
- achePersistent dull discomfort
tension · sinus · cluster · sharp · dull · pressure · stabbing · piercing
Causing unease or distress
- tenseStrained or nervous
- queasyMildly sick to stomach
- nauseousFeeling urge to vomit
- foggyObscured by vapor
groggy · woozy · lightheaded · sensitive · irritable · fatigued · drained · unwell
Pressure, mental or vocal
- tensionStretched or strained state
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
- hangoverPost-drinking illness
- eyestrainOverworked vision discomfort
overwork · burnout · anxiety · exhaustion · overload · hunger · allergies
Causing mild irritation
- naggingPersistent bothering or complaining
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- distractingDrawing attention away
- frustratingCausing irritation, blocking progress
aggravating · irritating · tedious · wearing · draining · relentless · unrelenting · lingering
throbbing
Rhythmic painful pulsing
ache · tension · sinus · cluster · sharp · dull · pressure · stabbing · piercing · nagging
uncomfortable
Causing unease or distress
foggy · groggy · woozy · lightheaded · sensitive · irritable · fatigued · drained · unwell · off
stress
Pressure, mental or vocal
- tensionStretched or strained state
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
- hangoverPost-drinking illness
eyestrain · overwork · burnout · anxiety · exhaustion · overload · hunger · allergies
annoying
Causing mild irritation
- naggingPersistent bothering or complaining
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- distractingDrawing attention away
frustrating · aggravating · irritating · tedious · wearing · draining · relentless · unrelenting · lingering · dull
headacheyclear-headed
Able to think rationally
pain-free · comfortable · refreshed · sharp · alert
headacheyclear-headed
Able to think rationally
well · pain-free · healthy · fine · comfortable
- splitting headacheIntense throbbing head pain
- I have a headacheDiscomfort in the skull
- ice cream headachePain from cold foods
- sinus headachePain from inflamed cavities
- tension headachePain from muscle tightness
- stress headachePain from mental strain