unwell
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of unwell
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at un- 1, well 1
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She had not been unwell with either, only discovering she had contracted both through retrospective tests.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
It revealed that he first started feeling unwell in DR Congo on 15 September - and showed how several opportunities to detect the infection were missed, including during several visits to Congolese medical facilities.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
After suffering seizures and feeling very unwell from the chemotherapy, Jake opted out of continuing treatment.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
Filmmaker and professor Roland Palencia confirmed the actor’s death on social media, writing that Kearns had died Monday evening after feeling unwell and calling the paramedics on Sunday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
I’d taken a day off from visiting Augustus because I was feeling a bit unwell myself: nothing specific, just tired.
From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green
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