Word a Day
unwell
What does unwell mean?
unwell (adjective): not in good health; not feeling well; somewhat ill.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce unwell?
/ʌnˈwɛl/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does unwell come from?
From un- + well.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “unwell” mean?
elementary, simple, fundamental, merely functional
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happening at constant (especially short) intervals
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of considerable or relatively great size or extent
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not in good health; not feeling well; somewhat ill
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