ailing — suffering from an illness or disease; having problems and in poor condition
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: suffering from an illness or disease; having problems and in poor condition
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeɪlɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 아픈, 병든; 부진한, 쇠퇴하는
Korean pronunciation: **에일**링
Example Sentences
- My grandmother has been ailing for months, but she still insists on cooking for the entire family.
- The ailing car made strange noises, as if it was crying for a mechanic.
- The CEO tried to save the ailing business with a series of desperate marketing campaigns.
ailing
ADJECTIVE//ˈeɪlɪŋ//
suffering from an illness or disease; having problems and in poor condition
an elderly person lies weakly in bed with a thermometer in their mouth and a cold compress on their forehead. A caring family member sits beside the bed holding a bowl of soup and checking on them with concern. The patient appears pale and tired, clearly struggling with their illness. The bedside table shows medicine bottles and tissues indicating ongoing health problems. The caregiver gently adjusts the blanket while the patient rests with closed eyes. The room feels quiet and still as recovery takes time. someone suffering from illness and being in poor physical condition
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Origin
From Old English 'eglian' meaning 'to trouble or cause pain.' Over time, it evolved to mean 'to be sick' and the present participle '-ing' was added to create the adjective meaning 'in a state of being sick.'
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“My grandmother has been ailing for months, but she still insists on cooking for the entire family.”
“The ailing car made strange noises, as if it was crying for a mechanic.”
“The CEO tried to save the ailing business with a series of desperate marketing campaigns.”
“Even the ailing houseplant seemed to perk up when I played classical music for it.”
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