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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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Ellen Kinnally, friend of Sullivan and PR professional from New York, told The Times Finbar had been unwell before he was killed, but had been "getting better".

From BBC • Apr. 9, 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

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

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

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“Your Grace? Are you unwell? In the black of night this one heard you scream.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin