adjective
ailing
AY-lihng
adjective
1
Sick or unwell, often over a long period.
"She stayed home to care for her ailing grandmother."
"The company's ailing finances forced it to close two stores."
How to Use Ailing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUnwell or in poor condition — used for people's health or, figuratively, for struggling businesses and economies.
Common pairings
ailing health
ailing economy
ailing industry
Word Forms
more ailing comparative, ailings plural, most ailing superlative
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She stayed home to care for her _____ grandmother.