Synonyms for

Ailing

Verb / ˈeɪlɪŋ / Another word for ailing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

feeling unwell or sick

Synonyms & similar words

trouble ail undertheweather peaked indisposed pain poorly sickly seedy unwell sick unwell ailing indisposed infirmed ailing weak sickly debilitated frail feeble delicate infirm ailing poorly off-color peaky sickish

Example sentences

  1. I am ailing and cannot go to school today.
  2. My grandpa is ailing and needs to rest.
  3. The flowers in the garden are ailing because they haven't been watered.
  4. The ailing patient was taken to the hospital.
  5. The ailing economy is affecting many people's jobs.

Quotes

  • Health is not valued till sickness comes. - Thomas Fuller
  • The greatest wealth is health. - Virgil
  • Sickness is the vengeance of nature for the violation of her laws. - Charles Simmons

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