Meaning & Definition of word "Malady"
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Malady
/ˈmæl.ə.di/
noun:
- 1. A disease or a disorder of the animal body; a physical ailment.
- Example: The doctor diagnosed her with a rare malady that required immediate treatment.
- 2. A condition or situation that causes suffering or distress.
- Example: The malady of poverty affects millions of people around the world.
- 3. An unwholesome or disordered condition.
- Example: The aging infrastructure of the city is seen as a malady that must be addressed.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old French 'maladie', from the Latin 'maladus' meaning 'ill, sick'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
malady of the mind:
A psychological disorder or mental illness.
malady of the soul:
A spiritual affliction or deep existential crisis.
Related Words
ailment:
A minor illness or disorder.
disease:
A pathological condition of a bodily part, an organism, or system resulting from various causes.
Slang Meanings of malady
Meaning: A hangover or after-effects of excessive drinking.
Example Sentence: I woke up with a serious malady from last night's party.