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Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Characterised or marked by ailing; difficult, painful, or unpleasant

   "She followed him down the stairs, mouthing the saga of her husband's ailsome career."

Synonyms

All synonyms

agonizingexcruciatinggroanfulhurtfulpainablepainful

Example

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"She followed him down the stairs, mouthing the saga of her husband's ailsome career."

Etymology

From ail + -some.

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