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.
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Ted is unwell in a way that can’t be fixed by a steady stream of flashbacks. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 Feb. 2025 Studies going back to 1999 have probed whether antidepressants could have addictive potential because people sometimes feel unwell after coming off of them. Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 18 Feb. 2025 Some users on TikTok reported feeling unwell and experiencing gastrointestinal problems and anxiety during the treatments. Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 8 Feb. 2025 Experts advise seeking medical advice if feeling unwell before or during a trip and recommend travel insurance that covers illness. Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unwell

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 3 Mar. 2025.

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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