diseased

word

Definition

Having a disease or affected by disease; not healthy. Often used for plants, animals, or body parts showing illness or damage.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly formal or technical; often used in scientific or medical contexts. Common phrases: 'diseased tissue', 'diseased plant'. Not used for people in everyday conversation—instead use 'sick' or 'ill' for humans.

Example Sentences

The farmer removed the diseased plants from the field.

basic

The doctor examined the diseased tissue under a microscope.

basic

Several diseased animals had to be separated from the herd.

basic

The apple tree looked healthy, but its roots were actually diseased.

natural

Doctors had to remove the diseased part of his lung.

natural

The veterinarian feared the dog might be diseased, so he ran some tests.

natural