illness

A noun referring to a state or condition of being ill, such as a disease, sickness, or poor health.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее состояние или положение болезни, такое как заболевание, недомогание или плохое здоровье.esSustantivo que designa el estado o la condición de estar enfermo, como una enfermedad, dolencia o mala salud.frNom désignant un état de mauvaise santé, une maladie ou une affection qui altère le fonctionnement normal du corps ou de l'esprit. Cela peut inclure des conditions aiguës ou chroniques, des malaises ou des troubles divers.deSubstantiv, das den Zustand oder das Vorliegen einer Krankheit bezeichnet, wie etwa eine Erkrankung, ein Leiden oder schlechte Gesundheit.ptSubstantivo que designa o estado ou condição de estar doente, como uma enfermidade, moléstia ou problema de saúde.zh名词，指身体或精神上不健康的状态，即患病、生病或身体不适。arاسم يدل على حالة المرض أو الاعتلال أو سوء الصحة، ويشمل المرض العضوي أو النفسي وكل ما يعتري البدن من ضعف أو علة.

1. Disease or sickness A2 formal medical

   A condition of poor health, either physical or mental, often requiring medical attention.

   • She was diagnosed with a serious illness last year.
   • The doctor said the illness is treatable with medication.
   • Many people suffer from chronic illnesses like diabetes.

   ruБолезньesenfermedadfrMaladiedeKrankheitptDoençazh疾病arالمرض

   Synonymes: afflictionailmentcomplaintdiseasedisorderinfirmitymaladysickness

   Antonymes: healthwellness

2. State of being unwell A2 formal

   The general state of being sick or unhealthy.

   • He missed work due to a sudden illness.
   • The illness kept her in bed for a week.
   • Proper rest is important for recovery from any illness.

   ruБолезньesEnfermedad (estado de estar enfermo)frétat de maladiedeKrankheitptDoençazh疾病arالمرض

   Synonymes: afflictionailmentdiseasedisorderindispositioninfirmitymaladysicknessunwellness

   Antonymes: healthwellness

• illnesses plural form
• illnesses' possessive plural form
• illness's possessive singular form