adj Uncommon

afflicted

uh-FLIHK-tihd

Afflicted (adj) means suffering from pain, illness, or hardship. Example: “The charity supports families afflicted by poverty.”

adj

Suffering from pain, illness, or hardship.

"The charity supports families afflicted by poverty."

"He’s been afflicted with chronic back pain for years."

How to Use Afflicted

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSuffering because of an illness, disability, or serious hardship.

Common pairings

afflicted with afflicted by

Word Forms

more afflicted comparative, most afflicted superlative

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Rhymes for afflicted

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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.