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Synonyms & Similar Words
illness
disease
ailment
disorder
malady
affliction
complaint
condition
infection
virus
bug
flu
epidemic
outbreak
plague
pandemic
sickness
unwellness
infirmity
frailty
weakness
disability
impairment
pathology
syndrome
morbidity
health issue
medical condition
sickness
diseasedness
unhealthiness
queasiness
nausea
indisposition.
Meaning of Sickness
The primary meaning of the word "sickness" refers to a state of being unwell or diseased.
Definitions
- A condition of being diseased or ill, either physically or mentally
- A feeling of nausea or queasiness, often associated with travel or pregnancy
- A state of being unfit or unhealthy, often due to a medical condition or disease
Etymology of Sickness
The word "sickness" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, derived from the word "sick" and the suffix "-ness", which forms a noun indicating a state or condition
Historically, the term has been used to describe a wide range of medical conditions, from physical diseases to mental health issues
Example Uses
- The patient's sickness was diagnosed as a rare disease that required immediate treatment
- After eating the spoiled food, she felt a wave of sickness wash over her
- The company offers sick leave to employees who are unable to work due to illness or sickness
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
health
wellness
fitness
strength
energy
vitality
robustness
hardness
soundness
wholesomeness
normality
stability
steadiness
balance
harmony
recovery
convalescence
rejuvenation
renewal
restoration.