Synonyms of malady

malady

noun

ˈma-lə-dē 

as in disease

an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning

in the olden days people were always suffering from some unknown malady

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disease
• ailment
• illness
• ill
• fever
• disorder
• condition
• sickness
• bug
• infection
• attack
• distemper
• infirmity
• ail
• complication
• plague
• complaint
• trouble
• affection
• contagion
• distemperature
• contagious disease
• debility
• lameness
• malaise
• epidemic
• feebleness
• unsoundness
• pestilence
• spell
• bout
• sickliness
• unwellness
• weakness
• unhealthiness
• contagium
• decrepitude
• fit
• pest
• matter
• pip
• frailness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• health
• wellness
• fitness
• soundness
• wholeness
• robustness
• wholesomeness
• shape
• heartiness
• healthiness
• fettle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of malady

Another component of Watkins’ winning pitch centered on Matt Hagen’s loss of identity and livelihood, a universal fear that can stem from physical maladies, technological disruptions or uncontrollable economic conditions. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026

The list of maladies bothering Ohtani is lengthy, and grew this week. — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Ultimately, though, authorities determined the man died of natural causes and had several medical maladies, a Pittsburg police spokesman said. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026

With Big Bear eagle Jackie in intensive care for nearly a week battling an unexplained malady, fans of the Internet-famous bird and her mate Shadow were sorely in need of a silver lining — and just got one. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026