Sicker

The comparative form of the adjective "sick," referring to a state of illness or poor health. It denotes a greater degree of illness compared to something or someone else. It can describe physical ailments, mental distress, or feelings of nausea. The term emphasizes a more intense experience of being unwell or suffering from a disease, either in an individual or within a specific setting or timeframe. It implies that someone is experiencing or has a heightened state of sickness or physical and/or mental unhealth.

Sicker meaning with examples

• After the flu swept through the office, John felt sicker than anyone else. His fever was higher, his cough was more severe, and he was completely bedridden for days, which was a drastic contrast to most of his colleagues.
• The reports showed that in the city's poorer districts, children were sicker due to lack of access to quality food and medical care. Public health officials stated they are working on improving the health of the younger citizens.
• Sarah was emotionally sicker after her breakup. The grief and anxiety kept her from wanting to see anyone, or go anywhere. She struggled for weeks to overcome the emotional turmoil that had consumed her life.
• The patient arrived at the emergency room looking sicker than when his neighbor last saw him, suffering from several symptoms like a fever and body aches. The doctors immediately took him in for tests and began treatment.