sicklier

/ˈsɪklər/

Definitions

1. adjective

more easily affected by disease or sickness

“After a long illness, she became even sicker and sicker, but her brother grew sickerler with every passing day.”

2. comparative form of sickle

having a sharper edge or point than a sickle

“The farmer used a sicklier tool to harvest the wheat, which made the process easier and more efficient.”

Synonyms

  • more susceptible
  • weaker

Antonyms

  • healthier
  • more resilient