sickness
sick·ness
noun \ˈsik-nəs\Definition of SICKNESS
1
a : ill health : illness b : a disordered, weakened, or unsound condition
2
: a specific disease
3
: nausea, queasiness
Examples of SICKNESS
- He died from an unknown sickness.
- <she was plagued by sickness most of her adult life>
First Known Use of SICKNESS
before 12th century
Related to SICKNESS
- Synonyms
- illness, indisposition, unhealthiness, unsoundness
- Antonyms
- health, healthiness, soundness, wellness, wholeness, wholesomeness
sick·ness
noun \ˈsik-nəs\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of SICKNESS
1
: the condition of being ill : ill health
2
: a specific disease
3
: nausea
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