Pronunciation: /ˈmælədi/
noun a disease or ailment
A1 My grandmother has a malady that makes it difficult for her to walk.
A2 The doctor diagnosed the patient with a rare malady that required immediate treatment.
B1 The malady spread quickly through the village, affecting many residents.
B2 The scientist conducted research to find a cure for the malady that was plaguing the population.
C1 The malady of corruption within the government needed to be addressed through systemic changes.
C2 The malady of inequality continues to be a major challenge in society, despite efforts to address it.
adjective relating to or characteristic of a disease
A1 The doctor prescribed medicine for my malady.
A2 She was diagnosed with a mysterious malady that puzzled the medical team.
B1 The malady of loneliness can affect people of all ages.
B2 The malady of procrastination can hinder one's success.
C1 The malady of corruption within the government needed to be addressed urgently.
C2 The malady of greed among the wealthy elite was causing social unrest.
formal The doctor diagnosed the patient with a rare malady that required immediate treatment.
informal She's been feeling under the weather lately, must be some kind of malady.
slang I heard that new virus going around is a real malady, so make sure to wash your hands often.
figurative The malady of greed had taken hold of the once honest businessman, leading him down a dark path.
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