diseased

[dɪˈziːzd]

diseased Definition

• 1. having a disease; affected by a disease
• 2. causing or characterized by disease

Using diseased: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "diseased" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The tree was diseased and had to be cut down.

• Example

  The city is facing a diseased rat problem.

• Example

  The doctor diagnosed him with a diseased liver.

• Example

  The water supply was contaminated with diseased bacteria.

diseased Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for diseased

• infected
• ill
• unhealthy
• sickly
• pathological

Antonyms for diseased

• healthy
• well
• wholesome

Phrases with diseased

• diseased mind

  a mind that is affected by mental illness or disorder

  Example

  The criminal had a diseased mind, which led him to commit heinous crimes.

• diseased tissue

  tissue that is affected by a disease or disorder

  Example

  The biopsy showed that the patient had diseased tissue in their lungs.

• diseased state

  a state of being affected by a disease or disorder

  Example

  The patient was in a diseased state and required immediate medical attention.

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Summary: diseased in Brief

The term 'diseased' [dɪˈziːzd] refers to something that is affected by a disease or disorder, or something that causes disease. It can describe physical objects like trees, rats, and bacteria, as well as living beings like humans. Phrases like 'diseased mind' and 'diseased tissue' denote specific areas of affliction, while 'diseased state' refers to a general condition of being unwell.