Malady

/ˈmæl.ə.di/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A disease or a disorder of the animal body; a physical ailment.

The doctor diagnosed her with a rare malady that required immediate treatment.

A condition or situation that causes suffering or distress.

The malady of poverty affects millions of people around the world.

An unwholesome or disordered condition.

The aging infrastructure of the city is seen as a malady that must be addressed.

Middle English, from Old French 'maladie', from the Latin 'maladus' meaning 'ill, sick'.

malady of the mind

A psychological disorder or mental illness.

malady of the soul

A spiritual affliction or deep existential crisis.

ailment

A minor illness or disorder.

disease

A pathological condition of a bodily part, an organism, or system resulting from various causes.

A hangover or after-effects of excessive drinking.

I woke up with a serious malady from last night's party.