/ˈsɪknəs/ i

Definitions

1. noun

A state of being unwell or unhealthy; an illness or disease.

“The patient was diagnosed with a serious sickness and required immediate medical attention.”

2. noun

A feeling of discontent or unhappiness; a state of being unhappy or unwell in one’s spirit or emotions.

“The sickness of losing her job weighed heavily on her heart.”

3. noun

A general or vague feeling of something being amiss; a sense of unease or discomfort.

“There was a sickness in the air as the news of the company’s financial troubles spread.”

4. noun

A condition of being in a state of moral or spiritual decay; a state of corruption or depravity.

“The sickness of the city’s corruption went deep, and it would take years to rebuild trust.”

5. noun

A state of being unwell or unhealthy; a condition of being in a poor state of mind or body.

“The sickness had taken a toll on her physical and mental health.”

6. verb

To make someone feel unwell or unhappy; to cause a sense of unease or discomfort.

“The news of the accident sicknessed everyone in the room.”