Synonyms of unwell
10 similar words
Another word for unwell is ailing. Other synonyms of unwell are infected, disease-ridden and diseased.
Synonyms and similar words for unwell
adjectiveNot in good health; not feeling well; somewhat ill.
- ailingSickly; sick; ill; unwell.
- under the weather
- diseasedAffected with or suffering from disease.
- disease-riddenDominated by disease.
- infectedHaving an infection.
- morbid
- morbific
- morboseProceeding from disease; morbid; unhealthy.
- unhealthy
- infect obsolete
Meaning of unwell
- adjective Not in good health; not feeling well; somewhat ill.
- adjective Specifically, ill from menstruation; affected with, or having, catamenial; menstruant.
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Questions about synonyms of unwell
- What is another word for unwell?
- Unwell has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as ailing, infected, disease-ridden and diseased.
- What does unwell mean?
- Unwell means not in good health; not feeling well; somewhat ill.
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