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unwell

/ʌnˈwɛl/ adjective B1
  1. Not in good health; not feeling well; somewhat ill · feel unwell
  2. Specifically, ill from menstruation; affected with, or having, catamenial; menstruant. (dated)
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“I find myself very unwell this morning, which, I suppose, is to be imputed to my getting wet through yesterday.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 33 · B2
Collins, seeing that she was really unwell, did not press her to go, and as much as possible prevented her husband from pressing her; but Mr.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 217 · B2
de Saint-Méran had been unwell for some days; still, the idea of seeing our dear Valentine again inspired him with courage, and notwithstanding his illness he would leave.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 739 · C1

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