unwell

adjective

un·​well ˌən-ˈwel How to pronounce unwell (audio)
1
: being in poor health : ailing, sick
2
: undergoing menstruation

Examples of unwell in a Sentence

Miss Bennett, are you unwell? I am sorry she is feeling unwell.
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Some users on TikTok reported feeling unwell and experiencing gastrointestinal problems and anxiety during the treatments. Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 8 Feb. 2025 Experts advise seeking medical advice if feeling unwell before or during a trip and recommend travel insurance that covers illness. Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025 Not long after, staffers noticed the sunfish seemed unwell. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Jan. 2025 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 See all Example Sentences for unwell 

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

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“Unwell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwell. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

unwell

adjective
un·​well ˌən-ˈwel How to pronounce unwell (audio)
ˈən-
: being in poor health : ailing, sick

Medical Definition

unwell

adjective
un·​well -ˈwel How to pronounce unwell (audio)
: being in poor health : sick

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