CEFR B2

ailing

adjective

Meaning

In poor health or condition; unwell or deteriorating.

Examples

The ailing economy struggled to recover after the recession.
She visited her ailing grandmother in the hospital every day.

Synonyms: unwell, sick, poorly, infirm, languishing

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ailing (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪlɪŋ/

Definition

In poor health or condition; unwell or deteriorating.

Examples

The ailing economy struggled to recover after the recession.
She visited her ailing grandmother in the hospital every day.
Despite its ailing infrastructure, the old bridge remained in use.

Synonyms of ailing

Words with a similar meaning to ailing:

unwell
sick
poorly
infirm
languishing

Antonyms of ailing

Words with the opposite meaning to ailing:

healthy
thriving
robust

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