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Unsound vs Unwell - What's the difference?

unsound | unwell |

As adjectives the difference between unsound and unwell

is that unsound is not sound; not whole; not solid; defective; infirm; diseased while unwell is not well; indisposed; not in good health; somewhat ill; ailing.

unsound

English

Adjective

(en-adj)
  • Not sound; not whole; not solid; defective; infirm; diseased.
  • In horse management an unsound horse is one suffering ill-health that affects its suitability for its intended work.
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    unwell

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Not well; indisposed; not in good health; somewhat ill; ailing.
  • (dated, euphemism) Specifically, ill from menstruation; affected with, or having, catamenial; menstruant.

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