Top synonyms for “sickly”: ailing, indisposed, peaked(p), poorly(p), sallow, seedy, under the weather, unwell, and 3 more below.
Definitions
- (adjective)unhealthy looking
- (adjective)somewhat ill or prone to illness“my poor ailing grandmother”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "sickly"?
Common synonyms for "sickly" include ailing, indisposed, peaked(p), poorly(p), sallow, seedy. Our thesaurus lists 11 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "sickly" mean?
unhealthy looking
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