SICKISHNESS Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

sickishness

noun

as in malaise

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Noun

Life had changed drastically for all of them, naturally — there were now dealing with mortgages, children, marital strife, health issues, and your run-of-the-mill middle-age malaise.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2026
Locarno Pro itself drives to identify opportunities during good times and industry malaise.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of malaise

Noun

Later, a fellow resident gave him a house, and neighbors supported him, especially during his final two years of illness.

— Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Those memories of Keegan chasing, Keegan scoring, Keegan leading 1970s Liverpool across England and Europe to trophy upon trophy were clattered by 2026 reports of his illness and death.

— Michael Walker, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of illness

Noun

But rates of cardiac disease have fallen in recent years, as the medical community pivots to managing cholesterol levels, hypertension and diabetes—all risk factors for heart disease.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
The administration said 80% of insurers pledged changes to preauthorization requirements for 80% of diseases and injuries by January 2026.

— Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of disease

Noun

Based on Alaïa Jade’s public reputation and the structural unsoundness of the bell tower, Smullen thinks an accidental death is likely.

— Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2025
In looking back at the history of Emtech, the colt who suffered a catastrophic breakdown in Saturday’s eighth race, it was discovered that he was once placed on the Veterinarian’s List because of unsoundness.

— John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2019

Definition of unsoundness

Noun

And soon, the virus would also cross borders, triggering food insecurity, widespread sickness, and mass casualties around the world.

— Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
After months of constant sickness, simply existing without nausea felt almost surreal.

— Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of sickness

Noun

And, yes, if FSU could pull off an upset at Alabama or at Miami, those wins would strengthen the perception of the program.

— Bob Ferrante, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
Flag football Panorama pulled off the biggest upset of the week, defeating Eagle Rock in four overtimes.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

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