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unwell

[uhn-wel] / ʌnˈwɛl /
ADJECTIVE
sick
Synonyms
WEAK
ailing bedridden broken down debilitated diseased feeble feverish frail hospitalized ill impaired in poor health incurable infected infirm invalid laid-up nauseated not feeling well run down sick as a dog sickly suffering under medication under the weather unhealthy weak

Example Sentences

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The 64-year-old had been staying at the five-star RIU Cabo Verde resort when she started to feel unwell on 8 August last year.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Tui said it provides support to any customers who become unwell while in resort, ensuring they have access to appropriate care and assistance.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

He was generally feeling unwell but had no bowel symptoms, yet needed surgery just two days after his 50th birthday.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Anyone becoming unwell with symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia should seek medical help urgently at the closest Accident and Emergency Department or by dialling 999.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Lord Fredrick seemed particularly unwell; his eyes were bleary and red, and there were dark, puffy circles beneath them, as if he had been up all night.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood