unwell
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- unwellness noun
Etymology
Origin of unwell
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; un- 1, well 1
Example Sentences
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Joel's parents said he was a happy and lively little boy but started to feel unwell in March last year.
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Twelve days later, Betty was still unwell, and Rob says he was advised that she could have a serious infection.
From BBC
“I didn’t necessarily feel sick, but I felt extremely low energy and unwell overall,” Palmer added.
From Salon
"We took her to a hospital, but she died in less than 24 hours," said Mr Yadav, whose 11-month-old son is also unwell.
From BBC
Children often feel unwell for several days, with a fever and muscle aches.
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