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sicker

 

[ ˈsɪkər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

health condition

The term 'sicker' is the comparative form of the adjective 'sick,' which refers to a state of ill health or discomfort. It is often used to describe someone who is experiencing a more severe condition than another. This word can refer not only to physical ailments but also to emotional or psychological states. In casual language, it can sometimes imply a stronger sense of disturbance or distaste in various contexts.

Synonyms

ill, sicklier, unwell

Examples of usage

  • He's feeling sicker today than yesterday.
  • After eating that food, I felt sicker than before.
  • She looked sicker than her brother, who had the same flu.
  • I was sicker with the cold last winter than I have ever been.

Translations

Translations of the word "sicker" in other languages:

🇵🇹 doente

🇮🇳 बीमार

🇩🇪 krank

🇮🇩 sakit

🇺🇦 хворий

🇵🇱 chory

🇯🇵 病気の

🇫🇷 malade

🇪🇸 enfermo

🇹🇷 hasta

🇰🇷 아픈

🇸🇦 مريض

🇨🇿 nemocný

🇸🇰 chorý

🇨🇳 生病的

🇸🇮 boleč

🇮🇸 veikind

🇰🇿 ауру

🇬🇪 ავად

🇦🇿 xəstə

🇲🇽 enfermo

Etymology

The word 'sick' originates from the Old English word 'sic,' which means 'ill' or 'sickly.' This term has Germanic roots, sharing similarities with the Old High German 'sih,' meaning 'sick,' and the Dutch word 'ziek.' The comparative form 'sicker' follows the typical pattern of adjectives in English, where the addition of '-er' denotes a comparison between states or conditions. Over the centuries, 'sick' has evolved to encompass a wide range of meanings, from purely physical ailments to more abstract emotional or moral states. The word 'sick' has been influenced by various dialects and linguistic changes, making it a versatile term in the modern English lexicon.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,142 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.