Diseased
/dɪˈziːzd/
Definitions
Affected by or suffering from a disease; unhealthy.
/dɪˈziːzd/
Affected by disease; unhealthy.
The diseased leaves were removed to prevent the infection from spreading.
💡 Simply: Imagine a plant that's not doing well and has spots or problems. 'Diseased' means something is sick or not healthy, like that plant! For example, a diseased cat might have a bad cold.
👶 For kids: When something is diseased, it means it's sick.
More Examples
A diseased organ was removed during the surgery.
The scientist studied the effects of the disease on the diseased plant.
The doctor diagnosed the patient with a diseased heart.
How It's Used
"The diseased tree was removed to prevent the spread of the blight."
"He viewed the corrupt government as a diseased system."
Idioms & expressions
diseased mind
A mind that is not functioning normally, often implying psychological problems or mental illness.
"The novel explored the workings of a diseased mind."
a diseased imagination
An imagination that produces unhealthy, morbid, or perverse thoughts.
"His diseased imagination created a grotesque and disturbing narrative."
From Middle English *disasede*, past participle of *disasen* (to put out of ease), from Old French *desaisier* (to dispossess, trouble), from *des-* (dis-) + *aise* (ease).
The word 'diseased' has been used since the late 14th century, originally signifying discomfort or lack of ease, gradually evolving to denote a state of illness.
Memory tip
Think of 'disease' and imagine something unhealthy.