Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for ailing. Search instead for abklingt.
Definitions

ailing

[ey-ling] / ˈeɪ lɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
not feeling well
Synonyms
STRONGEST
diseased feeble ill sickly weak
STRONG
debilitated down enfeebled indisposed sick wasting
WEAK
below par down with feeling awful rocky run down sick as a dog under the weather unwell
Antonyms
STRONGEST
able fit healthy hearty sound strong well
STRONG
happy

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined the rest of the regular season, the ailing Lakers will be without their starting backcourt possibly into the playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The German government and the country's chemical industry on Thursday presented a sweeping plan to help the ailing sector as it faces new headwinds from the Middle East war energy shock.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Pezeshkian turned to Araghchi to help deliver his promise of sanctions relief for the ailing economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

MPs and peers have been presented with proposals to refurbish the ailing Palace of Westminster and will decide what to do, in votes that are yet to be scheduled.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

But Matty knew, pulling his hand from the ailing puppy, that it was time to test it once again.

From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry