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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.