unwell
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of unwell
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at un- 1, well 1
Example Sentences
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People feel emotionally unwell and exhausted because they know that something is deeply wrong with their society and politics.
From Salon • May 28, 2026
This rule almost certainly makes passengers much less likely to see a doctor unless they’re feeling very unwell.
From Slate • May 16, 2026
On learning of the arrest warrant, James called for an ambulance for his brother and claimed he had fallen unwell on 14 August and could not walk.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
A French woman repatriated from the Hondius felt unwell late on May 10 and tested positive for hantavirus, France's Health Minister Stephanie Rist said.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
Ifemelu wished that she had noticed that Esther was unwell.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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