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Definition of "unwell" []

  • Being in poor health; sick. (adjective)
  • Menstruating. (adjective)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "unwell" in a sentence
  • "But we are still unwell, which is a shame, though we're still able to eat and get about."
  • "Saying he was "unwell, " Mr. Zhang returned to China the following day after filing charges in connection with the incident."
  • "The Hoff seems to be a bit 'unwell' at the moment see comments section here, so I thought he may appreciate this brief Get Well Soon message."