Meaning & Definition of word "Unwell"
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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.