Affliction

Pronunciation

Origin

From Old French afliction, from Latin afflictio, from affligere. See afflict.

Full definition of affliction

Noun

1. A state of pain, suffering, distress or agony.
2. Something which causes pain, suffering, distress or agony.
• 1913, Willa Cather, She wore a man's long ulster (not as if it were an affliction, but as if it were very comfortable and belonged to her; carried it like a young soldier) ...