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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwell
Adjective
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What’s really sick is how much sense the outcome makes.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
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Other things that can make your pet sick include raisins, ibuprofen and pennies.—
Jane Sykes,
Washington Post,
2 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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At the time it was acquired at the beginning of 2022, Evergreen Gardens had fallen into ill repair due to decades of mismanagement, disinvestment, and neglect by the prior owners.—
Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The calls offer a glimpse into what happens when children fall seriously ill inside a detention center that has become a flashpoint in the national immigration debate.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Lakers shot 50% from the field and 46% from three-point range in a dominant performance against the NBA’s worst team.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Louis Trotter’s second Bottega Veneta show at the brand’s headquarters in the Palazzo SanFedele, Palau sent models out in beanies that celebrated the beauty of a good-bad-hair day.—
Arden Fanning Andrews,
Vogue,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Unwell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwell. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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