ailing
/ˈeɪlɪŋ/
adjective
- In poor health; sick or weak.
- The doctor visited the ailing patient every morning.
- The ailing cat was taken to the veterinarian for treatment.
- Her ailing grandmother needed help walking up the stairs.
- In a weak or failing condition, especially financially or operationally.
- The ailing economy showed no signs of recovery.
- The government provided funds to support the ailing school system.
- The ailing company had to lay off half its workers.