afflicted
2 synonyms and 2 antonyms for afflicted, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Suffering from pain, illness, or hardship.
Antonyms
How to use afflicted
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
afflicted with
afflicted by
Frequently asked questions
What does “afflicted” mean?
The word “afflicted” means suffering from pain, illness, or hardship. In plain terms, suffering because of an illness, disability, or serious hardship.
How do you pronounce “afflicted”?
“Afflicted” is pronounced uh-FLIHK-tihd (/əˈflɪktɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “afflicted” in a sentence?
Here is “afflicted” used in a sentence: “The charity supports families afflicted by poverty.”
What part of speech is “afflicted”?
“Afflicted” is an adjective.
Is “afflicted” a common word?
“Afflicted” is an uncommon word in modern English.