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sick

1 of 3adjective
/sɪk/
Forms:sicker,sickest
1

not in a good and healthy physical or mental state

A2
  • I think the milk was bad; it made me sick.
  • My dog got sick and we visited the vet.
  • My father was so sick that he couldn't even get out of bed.
  • She stayed home because she is sick.
  • She was so sick, she missed the trip.
Synonyms:
roughpoorlyailingunder the weatherunwelldownindisposedoffsicklyinvalidseedypeakedill
Antonyms:
well
2

having nausea and wanting to vomit

  • She felt sick after eating too much candy.
  • He became sick during the boat ride due to motion sickness.
  • The smell of spoiled food made her feel sick.
  • He looked sick and pale after the roller coaster ride.
  • He rushed to the bathroom because he suddenly felt sick.
Synonyms:
sickishnauseatedqueasynauseous
3

affected with madness or insanity

Synonyms:
disturbeddementedunbalancedunhingedcrazybrainsickmad
4

feeling bored or annoyed with a person, situation, or thing because of having an excessive amount of it

  • I'm so sick of hearing the same excuses from my coworkers every time a project is delayed.
  • After binge-watching the series for days, he felt sick of the repetitive plot twists and decided to take a break.
  • She was sick of the constant negativity in the group and chose to distance herself from those conversations.
  • I'm really sick of eating the same takeout every week; I need to try cooking something new!
  • He grew sick of the endless meetings that accomplished nothing and started looking for a more productive environment.
Synonyms:
tired of(p)fed up(p)sick of(p)disgustedsick(p)
5

shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

Synonyms:
macabreghastlygruesomegrislygrim
6

mentally or emotionally disturbed or unhealthy

  • The character in the novel was portrayed as deeply sick, struggling with severe emotional trauma.
  • She felt sick with anxiety, unable to focus on anything else.
  • His sick thoughts and behaviors were a clear sign that he needed professional help.
  • The movie depicted the sick mind of the antagonist, showing the depths of his disturbed psyche.
  • She was worried about her friend, who seemed increasingly sick and withdrawn.
7

(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble

Synonyms:
palewanpallid
8

exceptionally good or impressive

  • The special effects in that movie were sick; I loved every moment!
  • His new car is so sick; I can't believe how fast it goes.
  • That concert was sick; the energy in the crowd was electric.
  • She has some sick dance moves that wow everyone on the floor.
  • The artwork he created is absolutely sick; it's so unique and vibrant!
Synonyms:
epicfiredopelit