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

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

"She was so unwell that doctors were trying to stabilise her in front of us," recalled mum-of-four Emma Alderman.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Diagnosed with OCD and postpartum psychosis tendencies after giving birth, Sofii said she had "no idea" how unwell she was.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

As meningitis is so fast-acting, it is important that if anyone feels unwell they should tell their flatmates or neighbours, so they can keep an eye on them, Nutt said.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

He was also unwell; his heart was strained and his memory was poor.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela