UNWELLNESS

illness, unwellness, malady, sickness

(noun) impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

unwellness (uncountable)

The state or characteristic of being unwell; a feeling of slight to moderate sickliness.

Usage notes

• "Unwellness" denotes a state of being ill, but tends to suggest a lesser degree of ailment than would be indicated by the terms "illness" or "sickness".

Source: Wiktionary


Un*well"ness

Definition: , n. Quality or state of being unwell.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




Word of the Day

13 March 2025

ACCURATE

(adjective) conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy; “an accurate reproduction”; “the accounting was accurate”; “accurate measurements”; “an accurate scale”


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.

coffee icon