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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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Parvovirus, also known as slapped cheek syndrome, is usually harmless to children but Arthur was extremely unwell because of his immature immune system.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Ellen Kinnally, friend of Sullivan and PR professional from New York, told The Times Finbar had been unwell before he was killed, but had been "getting better".

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The world number 28 started feeling unwell while playing during February's Middle East hard-court swing.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

He was generally feeling unwell but had no bowel symptoms, yet needed surgery just two days after his 50th birthday.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Since Roosevelt was unwell and often stuck indoors, he spent much of his time reading books.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple