unwell

Example Sentences

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When asked why Jordan wanted his grandmother's bank card, she said he wanted to visit his father, who was unwell.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

People feel emotionally unwell and exhausted because they know that something is deeply wrong with their society and politics.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

This rule almost certainly makes passengers much less likely to see a doctor unless they’re feeling very unwell.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

On learning of the arrest warrant, James called for an ambulance for his brother and claimed he had fallen unwell on 14 August and could not walk.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

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

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela