Ailment

/ˈeɪl.mənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An illness, typically a minor one.

She went to the doctor to seek treatment for her stomach ailment.

A condition or disorder that is troublesome or causes discomfort.

His persistent cough is a common ailment during the winter months.

A physical or mental disorder.

The team conducted research on various ailments affecting the elderly population.

A state of unease or discomfort.

The economic ailments of the country have been a topic of concern for years.

Middle English, from Old French 'aïlment', from 'aïler' to cause pain.

catching an ailment

Becoming sick or dealing with a health issue.

chronic ailment

An illness that persists for a long time.

ailment diagnosis

The identification of a health issue or disorder.

disease

A pathological condition of a bodily part.

illness

A state of poor health.

discomfort

A lack of physical comfort.

affliction

Something that causes pain or distress.

The sniffles

He's stuck at home with the sniffles.

A case of the Mondays

I've got a serious case of the Mondays; everything feels like an ailment.