noun an illness or disease
adjective suffering from an illness or disease; not in good health
adverb in a poor or unsatisfactory way
Often used in metaphors or symbolism to represent negativity or darkness
Can be used to describe mental or emotional distress
Can be used to refer to illegal actions or wrongdoing
Used to describe a state of poor health or sickness
Can refer to actions or behaviors that are morally wrong or harmful
In writing, 'ill' can be used to describe something that is not well or poorly executed, such as 'an ill-conceived plot'.
Psychologists may use 'ill' to describe a patient's mental state, such as 'feeling mentally ill'.
Doctors may use 'ill' to describe a patient's physical health, such as 'feeling physically ill'.
Lawyers may use 'ill' in legal contexts, such as 'ill-gotten gains' to refer to money acquired through illegal means.
Teachers may use 'ill' to describe a student's academic performance, such as 'ill-prepared for the exam'.