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Unwell vs Unwellness - What's the difference?

unwell | unwellness |

As an adjective unwell

is not well; indisposed; not in good health; somewhat ill; ailing.

As a noun unwellness is

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

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

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    unwellness

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • The state or characteristic of being unwell; a feeling of slight to moderate sickliness.
  • *1887 , , The Autobiography of Charles Darwin , ch. 5:
  • *:During the three years and eight months whilst we resided in London, I did less scientific work, though I worked as hard as I possibly could, than during any other equal length of time in my life. This was owing to frequently recurring unwellness , and to one long and serious illness.

    • 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".