Word Noun
sufferer
n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈsəfɝɝ/ UK /sˈʌfəɹɐ/ suf·fer·er UK spelling sufferers
Definition
n.a person who is experiencing a physical or mental illness, or someone who is having a very difficult time in life.
n.a person who is experiencing a physical or mental condition, or one who is enduring a state of distress or hardship.
Examples
“The sufferer needs rest and quiet.”
“The charity provides support groups for every sufferer of chronic pain to share their experiences.”
“While the medical team focused on the physical symptoms, the psychologist worked to address the emotional toll on the sufferer, recognizing that mental health is equally vital to recovery.”
Etymology
From suffer + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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