Ailing and Hideous

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Ailing adjective - Chronically or repeatedly suffering from poor health.

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Hideous and ailing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hideous" instead an adjective "Ailing".

Nearby Words: ailment, ailed

Hideous adjective - Causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment.

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Ailing and hideous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ailing" instead an adjective "Hideous".

Nearby Words: hide, hideously

Firefly: Jayne Cobb is on the borderline, and definitely leaning toward "Jerk", but shows some nicer moments, such as sending a chunk of his pay to his mom to help take care of his ailing sister, and wearing a truly hideous hat because his mother made it for him.

Source: Jerk With A Heart Of Gold / Live-Action TV

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