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Sickened: meaning, definitions and examples

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sickened

 

[ หˆsษชkษ™nd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

emotional state

Sickened is the past tense of sickness, which refers to feeling an uncomfortable sensation of unease, nausea, or disgust. It can denote feelings of being ill or unwell, both physically and emotionally. The term can also reflect a strong sense of moral disapproval or distress regarding something disturbing. It is commonly used to describe reactions to grim or distressing situations.

Synonyms

appalled, disgusted, nauseated, repulsed, upset

Examples of usage

  • She was sickened by the graphic images.
  • He felt sickened after hearing the news.
  • They were sickened by the unfair treatment.
  • I was sickened to learn about the scandal.

Translations

Translations of the word "sickened" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น enojado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ€เคฎเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช krank

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sakit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะดัƒะถะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chory

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็—…ๆฐ—ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท malade

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ enfermo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hasta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„ํ”ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑูŠุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nemocnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chorรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”Ÿ็—…็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bolan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ veikur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัƒั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒแƒ•แƒแƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xษ™stษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ enfermo

Etymology

The word 'sickened' originates from the Old English 'sica', which means 'sick'. Historically, it has evolved through Middle English forms, transitioning from 'siken', to Middle Dutch 'sick' and Old High German 'sih'. The evolution highlights a shared linguistic heritage among Germanic languages. The term has consistently been associated with feelings of ill health or discomfort. The suffix '-ened' denotes a change in state, indicating that the subject has transitioned into a state of sickness from a prior condition. This word has been used in English literature dating back to the 15th century, often in contexts where individuals describe their emotional or physical responses to adverse stimuli. Over the centuries, the connotation of 'sicken' has broadened, allowing it to encompass both physical ailments and emotional reactions to disturbing events.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,074, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.