Ailing: meaning, definitions and examples

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ailing

[ ˈeɪlɪŋ ]

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health

In poor health; sick or unwell.

Synonyms

ill, sick, unwell

Examples of usage

She was ailing from a bad cold.
The ailing patient was admitted to the hospital for further treatment.

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declining

To suffer a gradual decline in health or vigor.

Synonyms

declining, faltering, weakening

Examples of usage

The company has been ailing for the past few years.
His ailing business needed a new strategy to survive.

Translations

Translations of the word "ailing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enfermidade

adoecer
falha

🇮🇳 बिमारी

🇩🇪 krank

kränkeln
scheitern

🇮🇩 sakit

menderita
gagal

🇺🇦 хворіти

слабувати
несправність

🇵🇱 chory

niedomagać
awaria

🇯🇵 病気

苦しむ
故障

🇫🇷 malade

souffrant
échouer

🇪🇸 enfermo

doliente
fallar

🇹🇷 hasta

rahatsız
arıza

🇰🇷 병든

고통받는
실패

🇸🇦 مريض

يعاني
فشل

🇨🇿 nemocný

trpící
selhání

🇸🇰 chorý

trpiaci
zlyhanie

🇨🇳 生病

苦恼
失败

🇸🇮 bolan

trpeč
okvara

🇮🇸 veikur

þjást
bilun

🇰🇿 ауру

азап шегу
сәтсіздік

🇬🇪 ავადმყოფი

ტანჯული
მარცხი

🇦🇿 xəstə

əziyyət çəkmək
uğursuzluq

🇲🇽 enfermo

doliente
fallar

Word origin

The word 'ailing' originated from the Old English word 'eglan' which means 'to trouble, afflict, oppress'. Over time, it evolved to 'ailen' in Middle English, and finally to 'ailing' in modern English. The term has been used since the 15th century to describe a state of poor health or a gradual decline. It is commonly associated with physical and mental distress, highlighting the need for care and attention to restore well-being.