This page shows Ill in 20 example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like badly or upset. Useful when writing or proofreading a text.

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Ill meaning

  1. Evil; wicked (of people).
  2. Morally reprehensible (of behaviour etc.); blameworthy.
  3. Indicative of unkind or malevolent intentions; harsh, cruel.

Synonyms of Ill

well badly upset poorly stricken sick under the weather unwell sickly peaked indisposed ailing aguish afflicted seedy

Ill in Dutch

ziek zieke krank

Example sentences (20)

As my husband (of 60 years) lay ill, he told me not to cry (“I’ve had a wonderful innings, get on with your life”).

But even if you had known this, you wouldn't have been able to file in time as you were seriously ill in hospital.

A cancer centre welcomed two celebrity guests as staff were praised for their work supporting seriously ill patients.

A third juror had to withdraw from proceedings during deliberations after falling ill with an infectious disease.

At the time I was four years old and told later that I was really ill, looked like a beetroot but was no trouble.

An eight-year-old boy who was left brain dead after falling ill on holiday with his family in Barbados has died.

Back in February 2018, Bancroft was admitted to the Georgetown Public Hospital after complaining of ill health.

A 60-year-old care worker has been sentenced for assaulting and ill-treating an 87-year-old woman in her home.

After falling ill in 2021, Kay was sent for further tests which led to her being diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis.

A “despicable” woman who was addicted to drink and drugs stole almost £9,000 from her father while he was ill in hospital.

But he knows there are few better places in which to be ill than an Oxford college (he has been at Magdalen for 20 years).

Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul also for more officers and crisis training to assist the unhoused mentally ill.

Bharmel said parents should be cautious, and keep a close eye on symptoms if their children do fall ill.

All of the money raised will now go towards supporting seriously ill local children and their families.

All this means that the Southern electorate are extraordinarily ill-informed about the North (and particularly about unionism).

A Proceeds of Crime Act hearing was set for March next year, when prosecutors will attempt to claw back their ill-gotten gains.

A family spokesperson tells us that Springer died at his home in Chicago, Ill., after a brief illness, surrounded by his family.

Although he was a hugely successful Labour Prime Minister, his premiership was damaged by his support for the ill-fated Iraq War.

BBC broadcaster Evan Davis found out through a phone call on his wedding day that his seriously ill father had taken his own life.

Amy Riley’s puppy, Cookie, is currently seriously ill after catching parvovirus earlier this month.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you use "ill" in a sentence?
An example: "As my husband (of 60 years) lay ill, he told me not to cry (“I’ve had a wonderful innings, get on with your life”)." This page contains 20 example sentences with the word "ill" from real English texts.
What does "ill" mean?
Ill means: Evil; wicked (of people).
What are synonyms of "ill"?
Common synonyms of "ill" include: well, badly, upset, poorly, stricken, sick, under the weather, unwell. Plus 7 more synonyms.
What is "ill" in Dutch?
"ill" translates to Dutch as: ziek, zieke, krank.
How many example sentences with "ill" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 20 example sentences with "ill", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.

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