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not feeling well

ADJECTIVE
unwell
Synonyms
WEAK
ailing bedridden broken down debilitated diseased feeble feverish frail hospitalized ill impaired in poor health incurable infected infirm invalid laid-up nauseated run down sick as a dog sickly suffering under medication under the weather unhealthy weak

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“Especially if I’m not feeling well, I just want my medicine.”

From MarketWatch • Oct. 15, 2025

Wilson, who admitted to "not feeling well" post-match, recovered from 2-1 down to lead 3-2, but Chadha cleared up in the final two frames.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2025

“If you are not feeling well, you should really stay home,” she added.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2024

By 7 a.m., the roof was so hot that I was soaking wet and not feeling well.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2024

“I’m not feeling well this morning. I’m sorry I said it.”

From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck