malady (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈmælədi/
Definition
A serious, often chronic, illness or disorder, especially one that is not easily cured.
Examples
The village was struck by a terrible malady that spread quickly through the population.
Despite the doctor's best efforts, the patient's malady continued to worsen.
Scientists are working to find a cure for this widespread malady.
How to Use malady
- malady of (prepositional phrase)
- A specific illness or disorder affecting a particular thing or person. — "The malady of the king was a closely guarded secret."
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