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failing health

NOUN
illness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ailment breakdown collapse disability disorder disturbance flu ill health malady relapse seizure sickness syndrome virus
STRONG
affliction attack bug complaint confinement convalescence dose fit indisposition infirmity malaise prostration
WEAK
ailing diseasedness poor health unhealth what's going around
Antonyms
STRONGEST
health order
STRONG
aid good health healthiness
WEAK
well-being wellness

Example Sentences

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Not everyone who has dementia lacks testamentary capacity, but your relative’s failing health and cognitive issues certainly complicate matters.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

Despite her failing health, her family accepted the invitation.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2025

Matthews said that Ringgold died at her home in Englewood, N.J., and that she had been in failing health.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 19, 2024

Larkin, who died aged 63 in December 1985, dictated the letter in July that year, due to his failing health.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2024

Mama had said Mrs. Caruthers was in failing health, but Ophie hadn’t understood what that meant until she had stepped into the room.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland