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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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My father, 75, is essentially destitute and in failing health.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

Despite her failing health, her family accepted the invitation.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2025

Though his demise was not exactly surprising — Durst was 78 and had been in failing health for years — it still left him nonplussed, Jarecki said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2024

Matthews said Ringgold had been in failing health.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 2024

Considering her failing health, many expected this to be the last major event of her career.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling