malady

/ˈmælədi/
noun
  1. A disease or disorder of the body.
    • The outbreak of a new malady caused panic in the small village.
    • Many ancient remedies were used to treat common maladies like fever and cough.
    • The doctor diagnosed the mysterious malady as a rare tropical infection.
  2. A serious problem or undesirable condition in society or an organization.
    • Corruption is a malady that weakens trust in government.
    • Social media addiction has become a modern malady affecting young people.
    • The company's financial malady was caused by years of poor management.
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