Synonyms for

Ailment

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

Definition

a minor illness or physical discomfort

Synonyms & similar words

complaint ill illness disease disorder malady complaint sickness affliction condition distress trouble infirmity ache pain discomfort indisposition weakness debility fatigue exhaustion languor

Example sentences

  1. He was suffering from an ailment of the respiratory system.
  2. She had an ailment that caused her to have difficulty breathing.
  3. The doctor prescribed medication for his ailment.
  4. A healthy diet can help prevent many ailments.
  5. He had to take time off work due to an ailment.

Quotes

  • 'If you can't sleep, then get up and do something instead of lying there and worrying. It's the worry that gets you, not the lack of sleep.' - Dale Carnegie
  • 'The greatest wealth is health.' - Virgil
  • 'Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory.' - Albert Schweitzer

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