unwell

[uhn-wel]

adjective

1. not well; ailing; ill.

2. Older Use.,  menstruating.

unwell

/ ʌnˈwɛl /

adjective

1. (postpositive) not well; ill

Other Word Forms

• unwellness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of unwell¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; un- ¹, well ¹

Example Sentences

And how do we stay well in a world that often wants us unwell?

From Los Angeles Times

Prince William has mentioned the strain of having both his wife and father unwell a number of times over the past year and a half.

From BBC

It's an informal setting where the Prince seems relaxed especially when talking about his family and how his children coped when their mother was unwell.

From BBC

The court also heard two of the dock officers were also feeling unwell and the court would undergo a "deep clean" overnight.

From BBC

Reinfections are usually mild, but you can feel unwell and still spread the virus to others.

From BBC