malady

US /ˈmæl.ə.di/

UK /ˈmæl.ə.di/

1.

a disease or ailment

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She suffered from a mysterious malady for years.

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The doctor was unable to diagnose the strange malady.

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ailment illness sickness disease disorder

2.

a serious problem

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Corruption is a deep-seated malady in the political system.

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The economic malady affected millions of people.

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problem issue trouble difficulty affliction