unwell

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈwel/
US: /ʌnˈwel/

  1. Not in good health; sick.

    1. I felt unwell yesterday.
    2. She's been unwell since her trip, so she decided to see a doctor.

Synonyms

ill sick poorly ailing
unwell verb

  1. To cause to be or become sick or unhealthy.

    1. The fumes unwell the birds.
    2. The toxic chemicals in the water continue to unwell local populations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "unwell" is /ʌnˈwel/ in British English and /ʌnˈwel/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unwell": ill, sick, poorly, ailing.

Example usage of "unwell": "I felt unwell yesterday.". More examples on the page.