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What is another word for Unwell? – 147 Unwell Synonyms

    Need another word for Unwell? Use these synonyms of Unwell from our thesaurus to say it differently.


    Synonyms & Similar Words

    ill sick poorly unhealthily ailing diseased infected feverish queasy nauseous weak frail fragile delicate sickly feeble debilitated enfeebled indisposed unhealthy infirm afflicted troubled suffering distressed uncomfortable miserable wretched unhappy gloomy depressed melancholy sad sorrowful despondent dejected disheartened demoralized despaired

    Meaning of Unwell

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "unwell" means not in good health, either physically or mentally.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "unwell" as not being in a state of good health or feeling sick.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes "unwell" as feeling ill or sick, or not being in good health.

    Example Uses

    • She stayed home from work because she was feeling unwell.
    • The patient was unwell for several weeks after the surgery.
    • He looked unwell, so I asked him if he needed to see a doctor.
    • The unwell child was taken to the hospital for treatment.
    • After a few days of rest, she was no longer unwell and returned to her normal activities.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    well healthy fit fine okay all right recovered better improved cured healed robust strong sturdy vigorous energetic lively happy cheerful joyful thrilled delighted ecstatic euphoric elated exhilarated invigorated