diseased

adjective

dis·​eased di-ˈzēzd How to pronounce diseased (audio)
: affected with or as if with a disease : lacking health or soundness : sickly
During a transplant, the surgeon removes the diseased lung (sometimes both) and transplants a lung or lungs from a donor.Elaine K. Howley
Pruning is critical to blueberry productivity. An annual pruning regimen is needed to remove old and diseased canes, encourage strong new canes and increase the harvest.Sequim (Washington) Gazette
He said he occasionally has had to put an animal down if it is diseased or severely injured, but often works with animal rehabilitators to rescue others when possible.Sarah Bowman
Sirois believes that the confession from Hernandez, who has since pleaded not guilty, was the product of a diseased mind. Defense lawyers claim he's mentally ill, hears voices, and has rock-bottom intelligence.Andrea Peyser

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Wood chips can be used as mulch for flower beds, but make sure to dispose of any debris from diseased trees rather than mulching to avoid spreading diseases around your property. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 June 2025 These scenes render heterosexual desire as a shallow, diseased endeavor. Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 25 June 2025 Also, over the past two years, 140 diseased ash trees were removed. Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 13 June 2025 Amid rising ocean temperatures, scientists expect to find even more diseased coral colonies in the future. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for diseased

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of diseased was in the 15th century

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“Diseased.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diseased. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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