malady

noun
UK: /ˈmælədi/
US: /ˈmælədi/

  1. An illness or disease.

    1. The malady made him weak.
    2. Early detection can help manage this chronic malady effectively.

  2. A problem or unwanted situation.

    1. Lying is a moral malady.
    2. Poverty is a social malady that requires comprehensive solutions.

Synonyms

disease problem sickness trouble ailment defect disorder distress illness

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "malady" in English means: An illness or disease., A problem or unwanted situation..

The phonetic transcription of "malady" is /ˈmælədi/ in British English and /ˈmælədi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "malady": disease, problem, sickness, trouble, ailment, defect, disorder, distress, illness.

Example usage of "malady": "The malady made him weak.". More examples on the page.