Unwell

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈwɛl/

Definitions of unwell

adjective not in good health; sick or ill

Example Sentences

A1 I feel unwell today.

A2 She looks unwell, maybe she should see a doctor.

B1 He called in sick because he was feeling unwell.

B2 The medication made her feel even more unwell.

C1 Despite feeling unwell, she still managed to complete the project on time.

C2 The unwell patient was immediately taken to the emergency room for treatment.

Examples of unwell in a Sentence

formal She had been feeling unwell for several days and decided to see a doctor.

informal I'm sorry, but I can't make it to the party tonight. I'm feeling unwell.

slang I can't go out tonight, I'm feeling really unwell.

figurative His mental state was unwell, as he struggled with anxiety and depression.

Grammatical Forms of unwell

• past tense: was unwell
• plural: unwell
• comparative: more unwell
• superlative: most unwell
• present tense: is unwell
• future tense: will be unwell
• perfect tense: has been unwell
• continuous tense: is being unwell
• singular: unwell
• positive degree: well
• infinitive: to be unwell
• gerund: being unwell
• participle: unwell

Origin and Evolution of unwell

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'unwell' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'unwæl' which meant 'not well'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unwell' has retained its original meaning of 'not well' or 'sick', but has also come to be used more broadly to describe a general feeling of physical or emotional discomfort.