DISEASED Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

diseased

adjective

Definition of diseased

as in unfit

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Recent Examples of diseased For instance, the Department of Natural Resources submitted a rule for legislative approval that sets up containment areas and disposes of carcasses for diseased animals. — CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026 The researchers found shielding the diseased Pink1 flies from Earth's magnetic field increased their lifespan by around 20%. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Clear out dead or diseased plants to prevent future infections and promote healthier growth. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 25 Sep. 2026 However, fall pruning to remove diseased or dead canes is important. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for diseased

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Adjective

Separately, the Independent Football Regulator has the powers to force club owners to sell and can withhold a license to operate if they are deemed unfit.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
In the meantime, a judge repeatedly deemed James mentally unfit for criminal proceedings.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of unfit

Adjective

The Vatican has no specific rules governing who takes over if a pope becomes totally incapacitated.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
Since at least the 1970s and 1980s, there have been incidents of gang rape of intoxicated, incapacitated women in fraternity houses.

— Richard Hall, Time, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of incapacitated

Adjective

As an 'artificial friend' purchased for an ailing teen, Jenna Ortega tries hard to illuminate this misbegotten Kazuo Ishiguro adaptation, but Waititi's decision to play it for strained, whimsical comedy is ruinous.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026
An ailing Barry Manilow has canceled tonight’s performance at the International Theater at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino after cutting short last night’s show.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of ailing

Adjective

To be sure, practicing a zest for life can be harder for those who have physical illness and pain and those who engage in unhealthy lifestyle behaviors.

— Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
Air quality in Singapore remained unhealthy on Thursday, as smoke from widespread fires in Indonesia's Kalimantan region continued to drift toward the city-state, according to the National Environment Agency.

— Jenny Lee,Zechariah Chan, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of unhealthy

Adjective

The goats’ dire situation first came to light when a former dairy employee raised concerns after witnessing emaciated and sick animals on the property, the former employee told the Idaho Statesman last year.

— Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 16 Oct. 2026
What’s interesting is that Conan Doyle got sick of writing Sherlock Holmes.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of sick

Adjective

Alex Karalius, who lives in Salford near Manchester, was taking his two dachshunds for a walk on June 23, 2026, when he was suddenly fell unwell.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 13 Oct. 2026
Get Ready with Me Colorado Vicky, the deeply mentally unwell and obscure influencer who somehow made her way onto the algorithm of a middle school girl, is another classic role in Johnson’s wheelhouse.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of unwell

Adjective

His latest feature film — the American’s first in 14 years — stars Pascal as Alex Serian, a gifted cellist who returns to Los Angeles after 20 years away to care for his ill mother.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
Show reps did not specify who was ill or the nature of the illness.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026

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