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Synonyms for

Sick

Adjective / sɪk / Another word for sick — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

adjective - affected by physical or mental illness; feeling unwell or nauseous

Synonyms & similar words

gruesome disgusted upchuck pallid crazy nauseated grisly cast nauseous fedup regurgitate wan purge regorge demented grim cat disturbed puke macabre pale brainsick unhinged retch sickof ill unwell queasy nauseous indisposed infected ailing suffering weak feeble debilitated ailing bedridden convalescent sickly diseased unhealthy lousy off-color

Synonyms by register

Formal

ill unwell ailing indisposed

Informal

under the weather not feeling well queasy laid up

Literary

afflicted pained frail

Antonyms

healthy well sound vigorous robust hale

Common collocations

  • feeling sick
  • sick leave
  • sick day
  • sick and tired
  • sick puppy
  • sick joke
  • sick humor

Word family

noun sickness
verb sick
adjective sick
adverb sickly

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.

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Example sentences

  1. I feel sick after eating too much candy.
  2. My friend stayed home from school because she was sick.
  3. I need to go to the doctor because I'm feeling sick.
  4. The cat looks sick and needs to go to the vet.
  5. 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.

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