ill
Comparative
more ill
Superlative
most ill
1
not in a fine mental or physical state
- She has been feeling ill for a week and finally decided to see a doctor.
- The stress of his job made him ill, and he needed some time off to recover.
- Many students were ill with the flu, causing the school to close temporarily.
- He looked ill and exhausted after working long hours without rest.
- The medication made her feel ill, so the doctor prescribed an alternative.
Antonyms:
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suggesting or indicating bad luck, misfortune, or unfavorable outcomes
- The sudden appearance of a black cat was seen as an ill omen by the superstitious villagers.
- The ill timing of the announcement caused unnecessary panic among the employees.
- The dark clouds and howling wind were ill signs for the sailors about to set sail.
- The ill-fated expedition ended in disaster before it even began.
- Her ill-advised decision led to a series of unfortunate events.
3
distressing
4
resulting in suffering or adversity
5
exploit the power of
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indicating hostility or enmity