What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Unwell vs Lousy - What's the difference?

unwell | lousy |

As adjectives the difference between unwell and lousy

is that unwell is not well; indisposed; not in good health; somewhat ill; ailing while lousy is remarkably bad; of poor quality, dirty, or underhanded; mean, contemptible.

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.

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    lousy

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Remarkably bad; of poor quality, dirty, or underhanded; mean, contemptible.
  • * No offense, but your cooking is lousy .
  • Infested with lice.
  • (colloquial) Filled or packed with something.
  • * The place was lousy with students .
  • * She's lousy with credit cards, goes shopping every day!

    • Usage notes

    Prior to World War II, it was an offensive insult, implying filthiness. Now considered a mild or rather dated term.

    Derived terms

    * lousy evil

    Related terms

    * cootie, crab louse, crabs, louse, pubic louse