Pronunciation

/sɪk/

Definitions

• Adjective: 1. Affected with illness or disease; unwell. 2. Causing nausea or disgust. 3. Experiencing an emotional upset or disturbance.
• Verb: 1. To become ill or unwell. 2. To feel ill or indisposed. 3. (informal) To cause someone to feel sick or disgusted.

Phrases

• “Feel sick” indicates a sensation of nausea or discomfort.
• “Sick as a dog” is a colloquial expression for feeling extremely unwell.
• “Sick leave” refers to time off work due to illness.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “She felt sick after eating too much spicy food.”
• Verb: “The flu made him sick for a week.”
• Informal: “His jokes always make her feel sick.”

Synonyms

• Ill
• Unwell
• Diseased
• Ailing
• indisposed
• Unfit

Antonyms

• Healthy
• Well
• Robust
• Strong
• Fit