diseased

adjective

dis·​eased di-ˈzēzd 

: affected with or as if with a disease : lacking health or soundness : sickly

During a transplant, the surgeon removes the diseased lung (sometimes both) and transplants a lung or lungs from a donor.

—Elaine K. Howley

Pruning is critical to blueberry productivity. An annual pruning regimen is needed to remove old and diseased canes, encourage strong new canes and increase the harvest.

—Sequim (Washington) Gazette

He said he occasionally has had to put an animal down if it is diseased or severely injured, but often works with animal rehabilitators to rescue others when possible.

—Sarah Bowman

Sirois believes that the confession from Hernandez, who has since pleaded not guilty, was the product of a diseased mind. Defense lawyers claim he's mentally ill, hears voices, and has rock-bottom intelligence.

—Andrea Peyser

Examples of diseased in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Fever is the mark of eros; the decay of a diseased body signifies life itself. —George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024

Trim away diseased roots, disinfecting your pruners between cuts. —Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024

Remove diseased twigs by cutting them several inches below the affected area and burn or dispose of prunings in the garbage. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024

These enzymes are commonly elevated in diseased livers. —Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above