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Meaning of unwellness
The state of being unwell or diseased
Etymology of unwellness
The word "unwellness" is derived from the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and the noun "wellness" which is derived from the Old English word "wæl" meaning "well" or "healthy"
Historically, the term "unwellness" has been used to describe a state of being unhealthy or diseased, and has been in use since the 15th century
Synonyms
sickness
illness
disease
affliction
ailment
disorder
malady
infirmity
frailty
weakness
feebleness
sickliness
unhealthiness
diseasedness
morbidness
pathology
morbidity
invalidism
valetudinarianism
frailness
delicacy
debility
enfeeblement
enervation
lassitude
exhaustion
prostration
indisposition
complaint
bug
virus
infection
contagion
epidemic
pandemic
Definitions
- The state of being diseased or unhealthy
- * A condition of being unwell or sick
Usage Examples
- The company's focus on employee wellness helped reduce unwellness and increase productivity
- * Regular exercise can help prevent unwellness and promote overall health
- * The doctor specialized in treating unwellness related to mental health