Unwell — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-ˈwel/ un·well

Meaning & Definition of Unwell

Unwell (adjective)

  1. being in poor health, ailing, sick
  2. undergoing menstruation

Unwell (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. temporarily suffering from a disorder of the body

    "she missed work because she was unwell"

    similar: ailing, bad, down, ill, indisposed, peaked, peaky, poorly, punk, run-down, sick, sickened, unhealthy, unsound, out of sorts, under the weather
    related: symptomatic, cruddy, lousy, seedy, sickish, nauseated, nauseous, qualmish, queasy, squeamish, airsick, carsick, seasick, dizzy, light-headed, shaky, woozy, achy, feverish, diseased, disordered, decrepit, feeble, fragile, frail, infirm, invalid, sickly, weak, weakly, afflicted, troubled, debilitated, disabled, incapacitated, hypochondriac, hypochondriacal
    opposite: hale, healthful, healthy, sound, well, whole, wholesome
    near: able-bodied, conditioned, fit, well-conditioned, cured, better, convalescing, improved, mending, recovering, recuperating, rehabilitated, hardy, hearty, lusty, robust, rugged, stalwart, strong, tough, blooming, bouncing, chipper, flourishing, flush, thriving

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Unwell

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unwell:

ailing, bad, down, ill, indisposed, peaked, peaky, poorly, punk, run-down, sick, sickened, unhealthy, unsound, out of sorts, under the weather

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unwell

Words with the opposite meaning of Unwell:

hale, healthful, healthy, sound, well, whole, wholesome

Related Words for Unwell

symptomatic, cruddy, lousy, seedy, sickish, nauseated, nauseous, qualmish, queasy, squeamish, airsick, carsick, seasick, dizzy, light-headed, shaky, woozy, achy, feverish, diseased, disordered, decrepit, feeble, fragile, frail, infirm, invalid, sickly, weak, weakly

Near Antonyms of Unwell

able-bodied, conditioned, fit, well-conditioned, cured, better, convalescing, improved, mending, recovering, recuperating, rehabilitated, hardy, hearty, lusty, robust, rugged, stalwart, strong, tough, blooming, bouncing, chipper, flourishing, flush, thriving

Origin & Etymology of Unwell

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Unwell

What does "Unwell" mean?

"Unwell" means being in poor health, ailing, sick. As an adjective, it is defined as: being in poor health, ailing, sick.

What is another word for "Unwell"?

Other words for "Unwell" include ailing, bad, down, ill, indisposed, peaked, peaky and poorly. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Unwell" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Unwell"?

There are 53 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unwell". Common alternatives include ailing, bad, down, ill, indisposed, peaked, peaky, poorly, punk and run-down.

What is the opposite of "Unwell"?

Antonyms of "Unwell" include hale, healthful, healthy, sound, well, whole and wholesome. Near antonyms include able-bodied, conditioned, fit and well-conditioned.

How do you use "Unwell" in a sentence?

Examples of "Unwell" in a sentence: "she missed work because she was unwell".

Is "Unwell" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Unwell" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Unwell"?

"Unwell" is pronounced /ˌən-ˈwel/ and divided into syllables as un·well.

What is the origin of the word "Unwell"?

First known use: 15th century.