Synonyms for
Sick
Definition
adjective - affected by physical or mental illness; feeling unwell or nauseous
Synonyms & similar words
macabre
well
retch
regurgitate
nauseated
besick
cast
unhinged
pale
nauseous
ghastly
disgusted
cat
keepdown
queasy
throwup
honk
disturbed
vomitup
vomit
chuck
ill
sickof
mad
grim
ill
unwell
queasy
nauseous
indisposed
infected
ailing
suffering
weak
feeble
debilitated
ailing
bedridden
convalescent
sickly
diseased
unhealthy
lousy
off-color
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- feeling sick
- sick leave
- sick day
- sick and tired
- sick puppy
- sick joke
- sick humor
Word family
Usage note
The informal meaning of 'sick' (meaning excellent or disgusting) is very common in slang but should be avoided in formal contexts. 'Sick' as an adjective for illness is generally understood across registers.
Example sentences
- I feel sick after eating too much candy.
- My friend stayed home from school because she was sick.
- I need to go to the doctor because I'm feeling sick.
- The cat looks sick and needs to go to the vet.
- I can't go to the party because I'm sick.
Quotes
My biggest fear is getting sick. I hate being sick. It's the worst.
I'm not afraid to be called a 'sick' writer, nor am I afraid to be called a 'bad' writer. What I am afraid of is being called a 'pulp' writer.
There are only three things that can kill a farmer: lightning, rolling over in a tractor, and old age. Being sick ain't one of them.