Definitions

unwell

[uhn-wel] / ʌnˈwɛl /

ADJECTIVE

sick

Synonyms

WEAK

ailing bedridden broken down debilitated diseased feeble feverish frail hospitalized ill impaired in poor health incurable infected infirm invalid laid-up nauseated not feeling well run down sick as a dog sickly suffering under medication under the weather unhealthy weak

Example Sentences

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He began feeling unwell shortly after 7 p.m.

From Science Daily

Smith, who has more than 10,000 runs, had been feeling unwell in the lead-up but was initially named in the starting side.

From Barron's

The second time round, she was seriously unwell.

From BBC

If you are unwell but must go out, consider wearing a face mask to help protect others.

From BBC

NHS Dumfries and Galloway has also urged people not to visit hospitals, care homes, or other healthcare settings if they are unwell.

From BBC