diseased
3 synonyms and 5 antonyms for diseased, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Affected by illness or infection.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
Etymology
Formed from disease and -ed.
Full origin of diseased →Frequently asked questions
What does “diseased” mean?
The word “diseased” means affected by illness or infection. In plain terms, sick or infected; suffering from a disease.
How do you pronounce “diseased”?
“Diseased” is pronounced dih-ZEEZD (/dɪˈzizd/ in IPA).
How do you use “diseased” in a sentence?
Here is “diseased” used in a sentence: “The vet had to remove the diseased tissue.”
What is the opposite of “diseased”?
The opposite of “diseased” — its antonyms — are clean, diseaseless, healthy, undiseased and uninfected.
What part of speech is “diseased”?
“Diseased” is an adjective.
Is “diseased” a common word?
“Diseased” is an uncommon word in modern English.
