ailing

[ ey-ling ]

adjective

1. sickly; unwell.
2. unsound or troubled:

   a financially ailing corporation.

ailing

/ ˈeɪlɪŋ /

adjective

1. unwell or unsuccessful

Word History and Origins

Origin of ailing¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; ail + -ing ²

Example Sentences

At various points Vitali recalls being involved in casting, photography, sound, studio liaising, checking film prints and even setting up a video monitoring system for Kubrick’s ailing cat.

From New York Times

“I've met some of these aging and some ailing nuclear test veterans and I have just enormous respect for the campaign that they've run and share their frustrated anguish,” he said.

From BBC

But under his watch, Ghanaians also experienced an ailing economy and widespread power cuts.

From BBC

But China's economy is already ailing and it will be in no mood for a second protracted trade war.

From BBC

In that time, and certainly since Trump came on the scene, he’s drawn some conclusions about what’s ailing TV news.

From Salon

Related Words

• diseased
• feeble
• ill
• sickly
• weak