unwell

English

Etymology

From un- +‎ well.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʌnˈwɛl/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɛl

Adjective

unwell (comparative more unwell, superlative most unwell)

  1. Not in good health; not feeling well; somewhat ill
    Synonyms: ailing, under the weather; see also Thesaurus:diseased
    feel unwell
  2. (dated, euphemistic) Specifically, ill from menstruation; affected with, or having, catamenial; menstruant.

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