Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

diseased

adjective
/dɪˈziːzd/
Definition
affected by a disease; suffering from an illness.
Examples
  • The diseased tree was removed from the park to prevent the spread of infection.
  • After the outbreak, many diseased individuals were placed in quarantine to control the situation.
Meaning
The term ‘diseased’ refers to a state of being where an organism or body exhibits signs of illness or abnormal condition due to various factors, including infections, genetic disorders, or environmental influences.
Synonyms
  • sick
  • ill
  • unhealthy
  • infected
  • ailing