unwell

adjective

un·​well ˌən-ˈwel How to pronounce unwell (audio)
1
: being in poor health : ailing, sick
2
: undergoing menstruation

Examples of unwell in a Sentence

Miss Bennett, are you unwell? I am sorry she is feeling unwell.
Recent Examples on the Web The aspiring singer explained that her mother had seen other signs of her daughter being unwell, recalling a moment when Andrea discovered slashes along her wrists. Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 18 Oct. 2024 Washington was collectively unwell after the National Zoo's pandas Tian Tian, Mei Xiang and their cub, Xiao Qi Ji, returned to China last November. Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 14 Oct. 2024 They are often associated with fever, malaise (generally feeling unwell), and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing).4 The pain from major canker sores can be stronger, and last longer than with minor canker sores. Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024 Similarly, people are still investing in their overall wellness but are actually feeling unwell due to the pressures to achieve an unattainable level of well-being. Emily Burns, WWD, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unwell 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of unwell was in the 15th century

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“Unwell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwell. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

unwell

adjective
un·​well ˌən-ˈwel How to pronounce unwell (audio)
ˈən-
: being in poor health : ailing, sick

Medical Definition

unwell

adjective
un·​well -ˈwel How to pronounce unwell (audio)
: being in poor health : sick

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