ailing
adjective/ˈeɪlɪŋ/
/ˈeɪlɪŋ/
(formal)- ill and not improving
- He looked after his ailing father.
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- (of a business, government, etc.) having problems and getting weaker
- measures to help the ailing economy
- A new art gallery will give a boost to this ailing industrial city.
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