Meaning & Definition of word "Unwell"

Unwell

/ʌnˈwɛl/

adjective:

  • 1. in poor health; not feeling well
    • Example: After catching a cold, I felt unwell for several days.
  • 2. feeling ill or not in a state of well-being
    • Example: She decided to stay home from work because she was feeling unwell.
  • 3. experiencing discomfort, sickness, or malaise
    • Example: He often felt unwell after eating too much junk food.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

feeling unwell:

Experiencing symptoms of illness.

unwell condition:

A state of being not healthy.

Related Words

illness:

A condition of being unhealthy.

discomfort:

A state of unease or mild pain.

malaise:

A general feeling of discomfort or unease.

Slang Meanings of unwell

Meaning: Feeling off or out of sorts.

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

Meaning: Feeling crummy.

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