ill health
Definition
Noun: A state of being unwell or in poor physical or mental condition, characterized by an inability to function normally and without pain or discomfort.
Usage
The term "ill health" is a formal and general noun phrase used to describe a chronic or persistent state of poor health. It is often used in official, medical, or sociological contexts rather than in casual conversation about a temporary sickness. It emphasizes the overall condition of being unhealthy over a period of time.
Examples
- Prolonged stress can lead to a state of ill health.
- The report studied the effects of poverty on ill health in the community.
- He was forced to retire early due to ill health.
Advanced Usage
- "in ill health": This prepositional phrase is commonly used to describe someone's condition.
- The former president has been in ill health for several years.
- The concept is often discussed in public health to refer to populations: "the social determinants of ill health."
Variants and Related Words
- Illness (n): A specific disease or period of sickness. (e.g., a serious )
- Sickness (n): The state of being ill; often interchangeable with "illness," but can also mean nausea.
- Infirmity (n): Physical or mental weakness, especially due to old age.
- Ailment (n): A minor, chronic illness.
- Poor health (n phrase): A very close synonym, slightly less formal than "ill health."
Synonyms
Poor health, sickness, infirmity, unwellness, frailty.
Antonyms
Good health, wellness, fitness, robustness, vitality.
Related Phrases
- Failing health: A phrase indicating a gradual decline in health.
- She moved closer to her family due to her failing health.
- Decline in health: Similar to "failing health," describing a worsening condition.
Noun
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a state in which you are unable to function normally and without pain
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