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Webster 1913 Edition


Unwell

Un-well′

,
Adj.
1.
Not well; indisposed; not in good health; somewhat ill; ailing.
2.
(Med.)
Specifically, ill from menstruation; affected with, or having, catamenial; menstruant.
☞ This word was formerly regarded as an Americanism, but is now in common use among all who speak the English language.

Webster 1828 Edition


Unwell

UNWELL'

,
Adj.
Not well; indisposed; not in good health. [It expresses less than sick.]

Definition 2024


unwell

unwell

English

Adjective

unwell (comparative more unwell, superlative most unwell)

  1. Not well; indisposed; not in good health; somewhat ill; ailing.
  2. (dated, euphemistic) Specifically, ill from menstruation; affected with, or having, catamenial; menstruant.

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  • See also Wikisaurus:diseased

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