Unwell

/ʌnˈwɛl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

in poor health; not feeling well

After catching a cold, I felt unwell for several days.

feeling ill or not in a state of well-being

She decided to stay home from work because she was feeling unwell.

experiencing discomfort, sickness, or malaise

He often felt unwell after eating too much junk food.

Middle English; from 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'well' meaning 'in good health'.

feeling unwell

Experiencing symptoms of illness.

unwell condition

A state of being not healthy.

illness

A condition of being unhealthy.

discomfort

A state of unease or mild pain.

malaise

A general feeling of discomfort or unease.

Feeling off or out of sorts.

I'm feeling a bit unwell today, like I've got a bug or something.

Feeling crummy.

After staying out late, I woke up feeling really unwell.