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illness Synonyms

Another word for illness

Choosing another word for illness that fits your sentence is easier when synonyms and similar words are paired with an exact noun definition and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A disease, ailment, or period of sickness affecting the body or mind; the state of being unwell.

Usage Example

"She returned to work last week after recovering from a prolonged sickness."

Strongest
sickness
disease
ailment
malady
ill health
Strong
affliction
disorder
infirmity
indisposition
complaint

Opposites of illness

The opposite of illness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

health
wellness
healthiness
well-being
soundness
fitness
See all opposites of illness

• Nearby Words

illiteracy
illiterate
illiterately
illness
illogic
illogical
illogically

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Illness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/illness
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