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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.
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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.
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Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
Not long after, staffers noticed the sunfish seemed unwell.
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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.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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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.
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