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Definition of diseased

diseased

/dɪˈziːzd/
dis · eased
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• adjective

1

Suffering from or affected by an illness, infection, or pathological condition, especially of a living organism, organ, or tissue.

Example

"The arborist pruned the diseased branches from the apple tree to prevent the fungal infection from spreading."

2

Morally, mentally, or socially corrupt, disordered, or abnormal.

Example

"The novel explores how greed andunchecked ambition can foster a diseased mindset."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'diseased' (suffering from an illness or medical pathology) with the similarly spelled and pronounced 'deceased' (dead, having recently passed away).

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• Nearby Words

disdainful
disdainfully
disease
diseased
disembark
disembarkation
disembarkment

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from 'disease' (from Old French 'desaise', literally 'lack of ease') plus the participial suffix '-ed'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Diseased. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/diseased
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