Characterized by or resulting from sickness or disease; unwell. Can also describe something bad, harmful, or undesirable. The word 'ill' signifies a deviation from a state of health, normalcy, or a desired state of affairs. It encompasses both physical and mental afflictions, as well as negative consequences or conditions. It can be used to describe people, animals, objects, or situations that are causing, or experiencing, distress or malfunction. Its use is frequently seen to draw emphasis on the negative attributes being considered.
Ill meaning with examples
- The doctor determined that she was ill, running a fever and needing immediate rest to get better.
- After consuming the tainted food, several people became ill and were admitted to the hospital for observation.
- His chronic illness caused him significant pain and limited his ability to enjoy many of life's activities.
- The project suffered from ill planning, causing significant delays and ultimately failing to reach its objectives.
- Despite the initial challenges, the organization eventually recovered from the ill effects of the economic downturn.
Ill Synonyms
ailing bad detrimental diseased harmful infirm poorly sick unfavorable unhealthy unwellIll Antonyms
beneficial favorable fit good healthy robust sound wellIll Crossword Answers
3 Letters
BAD WOE
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SICK EVIL DOWN HARM
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BADLY PEAKY BUGGY
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LAIDUP UNWELL POORLY AILING WICKED PEAKED QUEASY SICKLY GROGGY INFIRM
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AILMENT OMINOUS UNSOUND HARMFUL HURTING UNLUCKY HOSTILE ADVERSE
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STRICKEN DISEASED UNKINDLY CALAMITY FEVERISH SCARCELY
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COMPLAINT INABADWAY AFFLICTED SUFFERING MALICIOUS NEFARIOUS BEDRIDDEN HOSTILELY UNHEALTHY
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INDISPOSED NEGATIVELY FOREBODING UNFRIENDLY MISFORTUNE
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ACRIMONIOUS UNFAVORABLE DETRIMENTAL UNFAVORABLY
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INAUSPICIOUS INADEQUATELY
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UNDERTHEWEATHER
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UNSATISFACTORILY