as in illness
the condition of not being in good health
remedied his general unhealthiness with a long-overdue change to a healthy diet and exercise
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Noun
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Here's what to know about the mysterious illness.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026 -
Without antibiotic treatment, the disease can lead to serious illness, including kidney damage, liver failure, meningitis and difficulty breathing.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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From the moment the kids set foot back at school in the fall, until some time around spring break, parents can expect sicknesses to take over their homes faster than the latest viral slang expression.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
10 Jan. 2026
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The leading causes of harm to the whales are linked to human interference; entanglements in fishing gear and boat and ship collisions have resulted in significant increases in sickness, injury, and death.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Unhealthiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unhealthiness. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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