Ailing (Adjective)
Meaning
Somewhat ill or prone to illness; "my poor ailing grandmother"; "feeling a bit indisposed today"; "you look a little peaked"; "feeling poorly"; "a sickly child"; "is unwell and can't come to work".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The ailing economy is showing signs of improvement, but it's still a long way from full recovery.
- The hospital was filled with ailing patients, all struggling to regain their health.
- My ailing grandmother has been in and out of the hospital for months, and it's taking a toll on the whole family.
- The ailing team struggled to win games, and their coach was under pressure to resign.
- The charity organization focuses on providing aid to ailing children in developing countries.