ailment
noun
a physical disorder or illness, especially of a minor or chronic nature.
ailments
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pluralof ailment.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The Vatican has historically been very secretive about papal health, but began to be more transparent during the illness of Leo's predecessor Francis, an Argentine who freely discussed his ailments.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
Drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound are increasingly used for a wide range of ailments.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
Angurweet is used as a remedy for ailments including stomach ache.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
They must submit to regular FAA-mandated medical exams, and ailments such as cardiac conditions or diabetes could permanently disqualify them from flying far earlier than age 65.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Studies of ancient skeletons indicate that the transition to agriculture brought about a plethora of ailments, such as slipped discs, arthritis and hernias.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
