malady

[US]/'mælədɪ/
[UK]/'mælədi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. illness; a harmful condition; corruption.

Phrases & Collocations

chronic malady

malady outbreak

malady treatment

Example Sentences

the malady of discontent.

Violent crime is one of the maladies affecting modern society.

"It is the sort of malady which we call monomania ," said the doctor.

malady of the mind

malady of the soul

malady of the heart

malady of the body

malady of the spirit

Real-world Examples

I don't know--but the results of such a malady.

Source: Yale University Open Course: European Civilization (Audio Version)

At once, Asha was able to stand. What was more, all symptoms of her dread malady had vanished.

Source: The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling

This week we are under doctor's orders as we dissect a medley of maladies.

Source: Learn techniques from Lucy.

Neglected tropical diseases, or NTDs, are maladies of the poorest of the poor.

Source: VOA Daily Standard February 2020 Collection

The first, by name Asha, was sick of a malady no Healer could cure.

Source: The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling

In an aggressive attempt to cure these maladies, China's policymakers have created several others.

Source: Economist Finance and economics

It is a malignant malady for any male mammal.

Source: Pan Pan

Gullible and desperate believers, who consider their pastors to be “little Gods”, will pay good money for them to cure this malady.

Source: The Economist - Arts

It was part of the idiot's malady only to receive what was just for his services.

Source: The places where angels dare not tread.

Memory, like a horrible malady, was eating his soul away.

Source: The Picture of Dorian Gray

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