afflicted
word · lemma: afflict
Definition
Experiencing pain, suffering, or difficulty, usually because of illness, trouble, or a negative situation.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal or literary. Commonly used with 'with', 'by', or 'of' (e.g., 'afflicted with pain'). Usually describes serious or long-term problems, especially illnesses or hardships.
Spanish: afligido - afectado (por enfermedad)Portuguese (BR): afligido - acometido (por doença)Portuguese (PT): afligido - acometido (por doença)Chinese (Simplified): 受折磨的 - 受苦的Chinese (Traditional): 受折磨的 - 受苦的Hindi: पीड़ित - ग्रस्तArabic: مُصاب - مُتضررBengali: পীড়িত - ভোগান্তি হওয়াRussian: страдающий - поражённыйJapanese: 苦しんでいる - 悩まされているVietnamese: mắc phải - chịu đựngKorean: 고통받는 - 시달리는Turkish: muzdarip - etkilenmişUrdu: مبتلا - متاثرIndonesian: terjangkit - menderita
Example Sentences
The town was afflicted after the earthquake.
basic
Many people are afflicted by the flu every winter.
basic
She was afflicted with a rare disease as a child.
basic
He felt deeply afflicted by the news of his friend's accident.
natural
Communities afflicted by war often need years to recover.
natural
It's hard to watch someone you love being afflicted by constant pain.
natural