Pronunciation: /ɪlˈhɛlθ/
noun a state of poor physical or mental health; sickness or disease
A1 Ill-health can make it difficult to do daily tasks.
A2 She missed work due to her ill-health.
B1 His ill-health forced him to take a leave of absence.
B2 The company offers benefits to employees experiencing ill-health.
C1 Regular exercise can help prevent chronic ill-health.
C2 The government is implementing policies to address the issue of ill-health in the population.
adjective describing the poor physical or mental health of a person
A1 She has ill-health and needs to see a doctor.
A2 The employee took a sick day due to ill-health.
B1 His ill-health prevented him from participating in the marathon.
B2 The athlete's ill-health was a result of overtraining.
C1 The CEO's ill-health caused concern among shareholders.
C2 The politician's ill-health led to rumors about their ability to govern effectively.
formal Ill-health can have a significant impact on one's quality of life.
informal Dealing with ill-health can be really tough.
slang I hate feeling under the weather, it's the worst.
figurative Ill-health is like a dark cloud hanging over everything.
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more ill-health
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will experience ill-health
has had ill-health
is experiencing ill-health
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