Unwell Meaning
/ʌnˈwɛl/Definition, CEFR level A2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjNot in good health; not feeling well; somewhat ill
adjSpecifically, ill from menstruation; affected with, or having, catamenial; menstruant.
Sentence Examples
He came to school even though he was unwell.
Does somebody feel unwell?
CEFR Practice Quiz
She stayed home from school because she felt ____ and had a fever.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He was feeling a bit ____ this morning, so he decided to stay at home and rest instead of going to work today.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Germanic *un- Proto-West Germanic *un- Old English un- Middle English un- English un- English well English unwell From un- + well.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
She stayed home from school because she felt ____ and had a fever.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He was feeling a bit ____ this morning, so he decided to stay at home and rest instead of going to work today.