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Examples of unwell in a Sentence
Miss Bennett, are you unwell?
I am sorry she is feeling unwell.
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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
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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.
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