malady
7 synonyms and 1 antonym for malady, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A disease or illness, especially one that is chronic or deep-rooted.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use malady
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a chronic malady
a social malady
suffer from a malady
More literary and formal than "illness" or "disease."
Etymology
From Old French maladie, "sickness," from malade, "sick," which traces back to Latin male habitus, literally "kept in a bad state."
Full origin of malady →Frequently asked questions
What does “malady” mean?
The word “malady” means a disease or illness, especially one that is chronic or deep-rooted. In plain terms, a formal word for an illness — often used figuratively for a deep-seated problem in a society or system.
How do you pronounce “malady”?
“Malady” is pronounced MAL-uh-dee (/ˈmæl.ə.di/ in IPA).
How do you use “malady” in a sentence?
Here is “malady” used in a sentence: “The doctors struggled to diagnose his rare malady.”
What is another word for “malady”?
Words with a similar meaning to “malady” include ailment, disease, disorder, distemper, illness and sickness.
What part of speech is “malady”?
“Malady” is a noun.
Where does the word “malady” come from?
The word “malady” comes from Latin. From Old French maladie, "sickness," from malade, "sick," which traces back to Latin male habitus, literally "kept in a bad state.".
How many meanings does “malady” have?
“Malady” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a disease or illness, especially one that is chronic or deep-rooted.
