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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Meanwhile, some of his former talents have gone on to start sleek independent ventures, like Cooper and her media lifestyle brand Unwell, which has acquired podcasts to produce alongside the hit “Call Her Daddy.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026
Draining a few isn’t enough to make them renounce their loyalty to his congregation, known as the Beautiful Unwell.
From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026
Cooper launched the Unwell Network, a Gen-Z-focused media company spotlighting “unique voices that embrace social challenges and personal insecurities through honest conversation.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
The Unwell Creative Agency will maintain a small team and bring in other Unwell employees and new talent when brand deals come through the door.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 6, 2025
Unwell though she had been, Mrs. Dawson would not let her husband do a single thing indoors to help her in preparation for the little newcomer.
From The Story of Jessie by Quiller-Couch, Mabel
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