hung over

Regretting last night

Hung over describes the unpleasant physical state following heavy drinking—headache, nausea, fatigue, sensitivity to light.

I was so hung over I couldn't get out of bed until noon.

Also spelled as one word: hangover as a noun, hungover as an adjective.

physical

headache

Cranial pain

dizziness · thirst · queasiness · sensitivity · discomfort · vomiting · dry mouth · pounding · light sensitivity · shakiness

lethargy

sluggishness

State of slow movement

listlessness · torpor · languor · weariness · sleepiness · inertia · lassitude · fogginess · heaviness · stupor

recovery

rehydration

Replacing lost water

rest · electrolytes · hair of the dog · coffee · water · toast · Gatorade · ibuprofen · brunch · remedy

regret

overindulgence

Excessive consumption or enjoyment

guilt · self-reproach · chagrin · never again · cringe · blackout · memory gaps · drunk texts · apology · piecing together

Opposites
physical/mental state after alcohol consumption

hung oversober

Free from intoxication

clearheaded · fresh · recovered · unaffected · right as rain

general physical wellness and alertness

hung overclearheaded

Mentally focused and rational

sharp · alert · energetic · refreshed · bright-eyed

relationship to alcohol/drinking lifestyle

hung overteetotal

Avoiding all alcohol

sober · abstinent · dry · on the wagon · clean

Family

hungover

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG