Scrofulous Definition

scrofulous
adjective
  1. afflicted with scrofula
  2. morally contaminated; "denounce the scrofulous wealth of the times"- J.D.Hart
  3. having a diseased appearance resembling scrofula; "our canoe...lay with her scrofulous sides on the shore"- Farley Mowat

Synonyms for scrofulous

ill

(`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well

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immoral

deliberately violating accepted principles of right and wrong not adhering to ethical or moral principles

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sick

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

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ugly

displeasing to the senses; "an ugly face"; "ugly furniture" inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace

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