malady

• Nom désignant une maladie, une affection ou un trouble, souvent utilisé dans un contexte plus formel ou littéraire.

A noun referring to a disease, illness, or disorder, often used in a more formal or literary context.

1. Disease or illnessB2formalmedical

   A disease or disorder of the body or mind.

   maladie

   • The doctor diagnosed her with a rare malady.
   • Many ancient remedies were used to treat this malady.
   • He suffered from a chronic malady that affected his joints.

   Synonymesafflictionailmentcomplaintdiseasedisorderillnessinfirmitysickness

2. Societal problemC1formal

   A serious problem or undesirable condition affecting society or an organization.

   Mal social

   • Corruption is a malady that plagues many governments.
   • The economic malady led to widespread unemployment.
   • Social inequality remains a persistent malady in modern societies.

   Synonymesafflictionblightcurseevilmalaiseplaguescourgesickness