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
In at least one instance noted in the investigation, guides allegedly laced food with baking powder to cause people to be unwell, the outlet stated.
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Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Just minutes after the opening scenes of the musical, Megan reportedly began feeling unwell, and the show was stopped suddenly.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
However, seeing the obviously unwell Jane continually fly off the handle is challenging to watch, especially since her behavior is chalked up to bad nerves and a desperate desire to find a man who will save her from herself.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Carb restriction can also affect hormones, digestion, electrolyte balance, and the brain’s neurotransmitters, all of which can contribute to feeling unwell physically and mentally.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 16 Mar. 2026
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Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Just minutes after the opening scenes of the musical, Megan reportedly began feeling unwell, and the show was stopped suddenly.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
However, seeing the obviously unwell Jane continually fly off the handle is challenging to watch, especially since her behavior is chalked up to bad nerves and a desperate desire to find a man who will save her from herself.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Carb restriction can also affect hormones, digestion, electrolyte balance, and the brain’s neurotransmitters, all of which can contribute to feeling unwell physically and mentally.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwell
Adjective
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Young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems are most likely to get sick from these germs.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The researchers also hope to test the protocol earlier in pregnancy, before a pregnant person gets seriously sick.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
27 Apr. 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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How many people will fall ill with measles this year?—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Rendering examines how artificial intelligence is disrupting the entertainment industry, taking you inside key battlegrounds and spotlighting change makers wielding the technology for good and ill.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Its 28-game start matches the expansion 1962 Mets — who lost 120 games — along with 1964 and 1983 for the second-worst in team history behind an 8-20 opening in 1981.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Ossai isn’t a bad pass rusher either, getting five sacks in each of the last two seasons, a total that somehow would’ve ranked second on the Jets last season.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Unwell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwell. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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