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unwell

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/ʌnˈwɛl/ · un-well

In a state of poor health; feeling sick or not well.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

In a state of poor health; feeling sick or not well.

کوئی ایسی حالت جو صحت کے لحاظ سے خراب ہو؛ بیمار ہونا یا وہ شخصیت جو ٹھیک محسوس نہ کرے.

بیمار

bimar

Synonyms

illsickunhealthyبیمارعلتخراب

Antonyms

wellhealthyfitصحیحصحت مندچست

Common Collocations

  • feeling unwell
  • unwell condition
  • look unwell

Example Sentences

She felt unwell after eating the spoiled food.

ایسی خراب شدہ خوراک کھانے کے بعد وہ بیمار محسوس کرنے لگی.

Aisi kharab shudah khoraak khanay ke baad woh bimar mehsoos karne lagi.

If you're feeling unwell, you should see a doctor.

اگر آپ بیمار محسوس کر رہے ہیں تو آپ کو ڈاکٹر سے ملنا چاہئے.

Agar aap bimar mehsoos kar rahe hain to aap ko doctor se milna chahiye.

He has been unwell for a week now and needs rest.

وہ اب ایک ہفتے سے بیمار ہے اور آرام کی ضرورت ہے.

Woh ab aik haftay se bimar hai aur aaram ki zaroorat hai.

Easily Confused With

ill:While both terms mean being unwell, 'ill' often connotes a more serious condition than 'unwell'.

Word Family

well
adjectiveاچھا
wellness
nounصحت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'unwell' as 'not well'.

Picture someone lying in bed with a thermometer in their mouth.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

صحت ہی سب کچھ ہے

Sehat hi sab kuch hai

Health is everything.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "unwel" — not well or healthy

First known use: 14th century

The term 'unwell' has been used since the early 14th century to describe a state of being not healthy or in poor condition.