malady

noun

ˈma-lə-dē How to pronounce malady (audio)
Definition of maladynext
as in disease
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning in the olden days people were always suffering from some unknown malady

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Recent Examples of malady His malady takes root during a professional down period, and financial dread lurks in the background here, making each new physical issue that much more harrowing. — Longreads, 18 Dec. 2024 In addition to publishing studies, the MMWR keeps the country updated on outbreaks, poisonings, and maternal mortality, and provides surveillance data on cancer, heart disease, HIV, and other maladies. — Amy Maxmen, CNN, 30 Jan. 2025 As this news organization reported at the time, the book was intended to shine a light for those who are battling addiction and other maladies. — Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025 Service members receiving care for such conditions occupied more hospital beds in 2023 than those being treated for any other malady, accounting for some 55% of these stays. — Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for malady
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  1. disease
  2. ailment
  3. illness
  4. ill
  5. fever
Noun
  • Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder affecting the nervous system that worsens over time, according to the Mayo Clinic.
    — Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Surveillance typically involves tracking individuals with diseases by name for the purpose of direct action, including isolation, quarantine and treatment.
    — Amy Lauren Fairchild, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of disease
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  • After years of mid-season ailments, Horn was able to play in 15 games, while producing 68 tackles, two sacks, 13 pass breakups and an interception.
    — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees ZZ Top have announced that their longtime drummer, Frank Beard, is taking a break from touring to treat an undisclosed ailment.
    — EW.com, EW.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of ailment
Noun
  • All are broad-spectrum antibiotics used to treat many different types of bacterial illness.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Her face, framed by blond, braided pigtails, showed no sign of illness.
    — Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of illness
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  • The book doesn’t find a clear answer to its titular question but breaks a taboo by searching for one in choices made by Iranians themselves and not just ills done to them by outsiders.
    — Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Exemptions from fasting are made for children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, the elderly, and the ill.
    — Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Definition of ill
Noun
  • Allergies don’t typically cause fever, but viral infections can.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2025
  • More top sports stories: Photos: Baseball fever grips Tokyo as the Cubs open their season in Japan Loyola and DePaul men and UIC women accept postseason tournament invitations Review: Mary J. Blige’s voice at the United Center was in top form — so why the rush?
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of fever

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