-
- To save this word, you'll need to log in.
Synonyms
Examples of unwell in a Sentence
Miss Bennett, are you unwell?
I am sorry she is feeling unwell.
Recent Examples on the Web
Medical Guidance on Flying With Illnesses For those who feel unwell but must travel, experts suggest taking precautions to reduce the risk of spreading illness.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
For every case such as Tomasini’s, there are several more in which people who advocates believe pose no threat to the public are unwell and kept behind bars, said Su Kim, senior policy manager for Uncommon Law, an organization that supports prisoners and sponsored AB 960.
—Mackenzie Mays, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
On Sunday afternoon, Assad complained to his security about feeling unwell, having trouble breathing, and asked for medical help.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
Her actions — which have been linked to her alarmist obsession with the eclipse — raise a question: How could someone so trusted, respected and concerned for the spiritual well-being of others have been so unwell herself?
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for unwell
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of unwell was
in the 15th century
Dictionary Entries Near unwell
Cite this Entry
“Unwell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwell. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
More from Merriam-Webster on unwell
Nglish: Translation of unwell for Spanish Speakers
Britannica English: Translation of unwell for Arabic Speakers
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share