illness (Meaning)

Wordnet

illness (n)

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

Webster

illness (n.)

The condition of being ill, evil, or bad; badness; unfavorableness.

Disease; indisposition; malady; disorder of health; sickness; as, a short or a severe illness.

Wrong moral conduct; wickedness.

illness Sentence Examples

  1. The young child contracted a severe illness that resulted in hospitalization.
  2. The doctor diagnosed the illness as a rare genetic disorder.
  3. The flu virus spread rapidly through the office, leaving many employees with the illness.
  4. Some illnesses can be treated with simple over-the-counter medications.
  5. The illness persisted for several weeks, leaving the patient weak and fatigued.
  6. Researchers are working tirelessly to find cures for debilitating illnesses.
  7. Many illnesses can be prevented through vaccination and proper hygiene.
  8. The severity of an illness can vary depending on the individual's overall health.
  9. The illness caused the patient to experience hallucinations and delusions.
  10. Chronic illnesses can have a significant impact on a person's quality of life.

FAQs About the word illness

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organismThe condition of being ill, evil, or bad; badness; unfavorableness., Disease; in

ill, ailment, fever,disease, sickness, attack, malady, infirmity, distemper, infection

health, wellness, wellness, health, wholeness, wholesomeness, shape,fitness, shape, robustness

The young child contracted a severe illness that resulted in hospitalization.

The doctor diagnosed the illness as a rare genetic disorder.

The flu virus spread rapidly through the office, leaving many employees with the illness.

Some illnesses can be treated with simple over-the-counter medications.