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ailments

NOUN

mild sickness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ache condition disease disorder flu illness malady syndrome

STRONG

bug complaint dose indisposition infirmity

Antonyms

STRONGEST

health

Example Sentences

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From the autumn, the new £340m investment will see five common ailments added to this list, although it is not yet clear what these will be.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Some local residents have long pressed leaders to act, saying that intrusive noise could worsen post-traumatic stress disorder and other ailments.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

Genetic mutations are more pervasive than previously thought, causing cancer and other ailments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Earlier this season, James characterized his ailments as being simply “old.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Patrice is back on-screen, talking about how racism causes anxiety, depression, and even physical ailments.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh