Synonyms for

Malady

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

Definition

an illness or disease

Synonyms & similar words

unwellness wellness sickness illness disease illness ailment affliction disorder infirmity sickness condition complaint distress indisposition infection pathology syndrome virus bug flu cold fever lurgy

Example sentences

  1. The doctor diagnosed the malady as a stomach virus.
  2. The malady made me feel weak and tired.
  3. My grandmother's malady meant she had to take medicine every day.
  4. The malady spread quickly through the school.
  5. The malady caused a rash to appear on my skin.

Quotes

  • The malady of the civilized man is his boredom.
  • A malady of modern life is the loss of audacity.
  • There is no malady that cannot be cured by a dose of hope.

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