Afflictedness

Pronunciation: /əˈflɪktɪdnəs/

Definitions of afflictedness

noun the state of being afflicted or suffering

Example Sentences

A1 Her afflictedness was evident in the way she held her arm close to her body.

A2 The doctor diagnosed her afflictedness as a common cold.

B1 The village was known for its high rate of afflictedness with the mysterious illness.

B2 The therapist worked with patients to help them cope with their afflictedness.

C1 His afflictedness with chronic pain led him to seek alternative forms of treatment.

C2 The artist channeled his afflictedness into his work, creating powerful and emotional pieces.

Examples of afflictedness in a Sentence

formal The afflictedness of the patients was evident in their pale faces and weak demeanors.

informal She couldn't hide her afflictedness as she struggled to hold back tears.

slang The party was a total downer, everyone was feeling the afflictedness of the bad vibes.

figurative The afflictedness of the situation weighed heavily on his mind, causing him great distress.

Grammatical Forms of afflictedness

• past tense: afflicted
• plural: afflictednesses
• comparative: more afflicted
• superlative: most afflicted
• present tense: afflicts
• future tense: will afflict
• perfect tense: have afflicted
• continuous tense: is afflicting
• singular: afflictedness
• positive degree: afflictedness
• infinitive: to afflict
• gerund: afflicting
• participle: afflicted

Origin and Evolution of afflictedness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'afflictedness' originated from Middle English, likely derived from the Old French word 'afflicter' meaning to torment or distress.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'afflictedness' has retained its original meaning of suffering or distress, but may also be used in a broader sense to describe any form of hardship or difficulty.