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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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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

The world number 28 started feeling unwell while playing during February's Middle East hard-court swing.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

He finished the game, and it wasn't until a few days later that he started to feel unwell.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

The British number one became unwell while playing in the Middle East last month, and is still suffering with post-viral symptoms.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Please understand: I am old and I am very unwell and I fear there is little time left to me.

From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo