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unwell

adjective/ˌənˈwɛl/

definition

ill, especially for a short time

example

We often use medicine to get better whenever we get sick or feel unwell.

synonyms
sickdiseased
word origin — Origin notes will appear here when available.

Intermediate — Set 57

Set 57 of Intermediate covers 5 words: unwell, infectious, deadly, mental, curable. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. unwell · adjective/ˌənˈwɛl/

    ill, especially for a short time

    We often use medicine to get better whenever we get sick or feel unwell.

    Synonyms: sick, diseased

  2. infectious · adjective/ɪnˈfɛkʃəs/

    easily spread; spreading from one person to another

    Doctors in Castle Hospital have been undergoing training to protect themselves from highly infectious diseases.

    Synonyms: contagious, toxic, epidemic

  3. deadly · adjective/ˈdɛdli/

    causing death

    The Ministry of Health had to take some precautions to stop the spread of a deadly virus.

    Synonyms: fatal, lethal

    Origin: Old English dēadlīc ‘mortal, in danger of death’ (see dead, -ly)

  4. mental · adjective/ˈmɛn(t)l/

    related to mind

    The university health center has hired a psychologist to better help students who are facing mental illnesses.

    Synonyms: psychological

    Origin: late Middle English: from late Latin mentalis, from Latin mens, ment- ‘mind’

  5. curable · adjective/ˈkjʊrəb(ə)l/

    a disease that can easily be treated

    Many serious diseases are curable, provided that they are detected at an early stage.

    Synonyms: treatable

    Origin: late Middle English: from Old French, or from late Latin curabilis, from Latin curare (see cure)