as in sick
temporarily suffering from a disorder of the body
she missed work because she was unwell
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Recent Examples of unwell
Nasal Congestion Will Clear Up Inhaling steam is a popular home remedy for clearing nasal congestion, and drinking tea is often recommended when feeling unwell.
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2026
The state of the nation is unwell.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
There was no suggestion that the woman, who had been working at a tourist accommodation on the island for about six weeks, was unwell at the time of her death, Algie said.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026
At the White House, the unwell billionaire rambles, spews insults at those who refuse to kowtow and dozes off in meetings.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2026
The state of the nation is unwell.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
There was no suggestion that the woman, who had been working at a tourist accommodation on the island for about six weeks, was unwell at the time of her death, Algie said.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026
At the White House, the unwell billionaire rambles, spews insults at those who refuse to kowtow and dozes off in meetings.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unwell
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwell
Adjective
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As the harried solo parent of a sick child, Byrne lets the camera zoom in so close to her character’s insecurities that the audience breaks out in a cold sweat.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Threats to the environment and wildlife are still ever-present — a new highly pathogenic avian influenza has just hit the state, McGuire said, making birds and now elephant seals in Northern California sick.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This fragmented model creates friction and quietly drains profitability through unbilled hours, margin erosion from poorly staffed projects and elevated turnover when top talent hits operational roadblocks.—
DJ Paoni,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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For however poorly things are going — and the bad tone set by the starters has leaked into some defensive lapses and some pressing at the plate — the Padres got themselves into a really favorable position before this.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Rendering examines how artificial intelligence is disrupting the entertainment industry, taking you inside key battlegrounds and spotlighting change makers wielding the technology for good and ill.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
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Storm in Maryland late Sunday into Monday A powerful storm system ill impact the eastern-half of the nation next week.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Nobody paid much attention to weather forecasts because winter days were usually the same and, if different, just worse.—
Bradley Gitz,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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Jokic eagerly took advantage of bad transition defense, looking for long outlet passes to Braun and Bruce Brown.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Unwell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwell. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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