scrofulous

adjectives

afflicted with scrofula

scrofulous

is derived from

is similar to

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

"ill from the monotony of his suffering"

morally contaminated

"denounce the scrofulous wealth of the times"- J.D.Hart

scrofulous

is similar to

deliberately violating accepted principles of right and wrong

having a diseased appearance resembling scrofula

"our canoe...lay with her scrofulous sides on the shore"- Farley Mowat

scrofulous

is similar to

displeasing to the senses

"an ugly face"; "ugly furniture"