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failing health

NOUN

illness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ailment breakdown collapse disability disorder disturbance flu ill health malady relapse seizure sickness syndrome virus

STRONG

affliction attack bug complaint confinement convalescence dose fit indisposition infirmity malaise prostration

WEAK

ailing diseasedness poor health unhealth what's going around

Antonyms

STRONGEST

health order

STRONG

aid good health healthiness

WEAK

well-being wellness

Example Sentences

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My father, 75, is essentially destitute and in failing health.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

Despite her failing health, her family accepted the invitation.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2025

Matthews said Ringgold had been in failing health.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 2024

Larkin, who died aged 63 in December 1985, dictated the letter in July that year, due to his failing health.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2024

In her mid-eighties, failing health brought an end to Corrie’s missionary journeys.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom