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unwell

[ uhn-wel ]

adjective

  1. not well; ailing; ill.
  2. Older Use. menstruating.


unwell

/ ʌˈɛ /

adjective

  1. postpositive not well; ill
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • ܲ·ɱn noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of unwell1

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; un- 1, well 1
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It's also likely to become faster, cheaper and easier to do, explains Dr Brown, meaning it will become available to more patients rather than just a small number who are severely unwell.

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The 47-year-old was admitted to hospital on 11 April having felt unwell for a number of days, and has missed three Magpies matches.

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The following day, they both became unwell and initially thought they had food poisoning.

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Howe, 47, was diagnosed with pneumonia earlier this month after being admitted to hospital having felt unwell for a number of days, but is now back overseeing matters at the training ground.

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At the same time, I started to feel physically unwell with excruciating stomach pains and complete exhaustion.

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