Definitions

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

From Salon • May 28, 2026

In December 2020, Lin went to the hospital after feeling unwell.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

In New York, shoppers camped for a week in Times Square, with reports of some becoming unwell during the wait.

From BBC • May 17, 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

Maybe I wasn’t the only one feeling unwell lately.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

unwell

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