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1
: a bodily disorder or chronic disease
a stomach ailment
2
: unrest, uneasiness
an emotional ailment
Synonyms
Examples of ailment in a Sentence
She suffered from a chronic back ailment.
The doctor treated him for a variety of ailments.
Recent Examples on the Web
Everyone should try to find out their family history of common ailments such as cancer and heart disease.
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Katia Hetter, CNN, 9 July 2024
Armstead has battled a variety of ailments the past two seasons and sometimes only practiced one day during game weeks.
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2024
Biden has not reported having any of these ailments.
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Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 3 July 2024
The ailments for the hotel market in the Bay Area affect primarily lodging complexes that cater to business travelers and those that are not located in resort areas such as the Wine Country, Monterey Bay region or Big Sur.
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George Avalos, The Mercury News, 27 June 2024
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Word History
Etymology
First Known Use
1606, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Ailment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ailment. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
Medical Definition
ailment
noun
ail·ment
ˈā(ə)l-mənt
: a bodily disorder or chronic disease
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Nglish: Translation of ailment for Spanish Speakers
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