Synonyms for unwell


Grammar : Adj
Spell : uhn-wel
Phonetic Transcription : ʌnˈwɛl

Top 10 synonyms for unwell Other synonyms for the word unwell

Définition of unwell

Origin :
  • mid-15c., "somewhat ill," from un- (1) "not" + well (adj.). Cf. North Frisian unwel, German unwohl.
  • adj sick
Example sentences :
  • Mr. Fleurant, gently, if you please; if you go on like that, no one will wish to be unwell.
  • Extract from : « The Imaginary Invalid » by Molire
  • Sophy was unwell, was feverish; the scarlet fever had been in the neighbourhood.
  • Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • For the next few days Evelyn was unwell, and did not quit her room.
  • Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • The Marchesino had really been unwell, as he had told Hermione.
  • Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens
  • In short it was so apparent that the other guests looked at them, and asked them if they were unwell.
  • Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola
  • "And how unwell you were feeling, you know," Lisa continued.
  • Extract from : « The Fat and the Thin » by Emile Zola
  • Laurent came to the shop every evening, looking weary and unwell.
  • Extract from : « Therese Raquin » by Emile Zola
  • The child was sleeping peacefully, but she convinced herself that it must be unwell.
  • Extract from : « The Manxman » by Hall Caine
  • Tom feels the heat greatly, and has been unwell for the last day or two.
  • Extract from : « The Last Voyage » by Lady (Annie Allnutt) Brassey
  • Next day we were busy unloading, and heard that the Rajah was unwell.
  • Extract from : « Tales of Unrest » by Joseph Conrad
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