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Synonyms & Similar Words
unwell
sick
ill
poorly
diseased
afflicted
troubled
suffering
weakened
frail
feeble
enfeebled
debilitated
incapacitated
hindered
impaired
damaged
hurt
injured
wounded
sickly
unhealthy
frail
infirm
decrepit
disabled
handicapped
bedridden
hospitalized
convalescent
recovering
ailing
languishing
flagging
faltering
failing
declining
deteriorating
worsening
sinking
dying
Meaning of Ailing
The primary meaning of the word "Ailing" is feeling unwell or sick.
Definitions
- Feeling unwell or sick, either physically or mentally
- In a state of disorder or decline
- Struggling or failing to succeed
Etymology of Ailing
The word "Ailing" originates from the Old English word "æglian", which means to trouble or afflict, and is also related to the Old Norse word "ægja", meaning to strangle or press
Historically, the word has been used to describe a range of conditions, from physical illness to mental or emotional distress
Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a broader sense of struggle or decline, whether physical, emotional, or financial
Example Uses
- The ailing patient was unable to leave her bed
- The company is ailing financially and may need to file for bankruptcy
- The ailing economy is causing widespread unemployment and poverty