Sickened: meaning, definitions and examples
๐คข
sickened
[ หsษชkษnd ]
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:
๐ต๐น enojado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคฎเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช krank
๐ฎ๐ฉ sakit
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตะดัะถะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ chory
๐ฏ๐ต ็ ๆฐใฎ
๐ซ๐ท malade
๐ช๐ธ enfermo
๐น๐ท hasta
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฑูุถ
๐จ๐ฟ nemocnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ chorรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็็ ็
๐ธ๐ฎ bolan
๐ฎ๐ธ veikur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ xษstษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 23071 sou
- 23072 covertly
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- 23074 sickened
- 23075 vagabond
- 23076 capitation
- 23077 draughtsman
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