unwell
/ʌnˈwɛl/
adjective
🇬🇧 UK
/ʌnˈwɛl/
🇺🇸 US
/ʌnˈwɛl/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · adjective
Not in good health; not feeling well; somewhat ill
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Meaning 2 · adjective
Specifically, ill from menstruation; affected with, or having, catamenial; menstruant.
How this word is used
- Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “unwell” when they mean: not in good health; not feeling well; somewhat ill.”
- Academic “Scholars may discuss “unwell” carefully in formal writing.”
- Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “unwell” in professional communication.”
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