Under the weather: meaning, definitions and examples
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under the weather
[ ˌʌndə ðə ˈwɛðər ]
feeling unwell
Feeling slightly ill or sick. It is often used to describe minor illnesses like a cold or a headache.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I'm feeling a bit under the weather today.
- She's been under the weather all week.
- His performance was affected because he was under the weather.
Translations
Translations of the word "under the weather" in other languages:
🇵🇹 indisposto
🇮🇳 बीमार
🇩🇪 nicht ganz auf der Höhe
🇮🇩 kurang sehat
🇺🇦 нездужати
🇵🇱 niewyraźnie
🇯🇵 体調が悪い
🇫🇷 ne pas être dans son assiette
🇪🇸 no sentirse bien
🇹🇷 kendini iyi hissetmemek
🇰🇷 몸이 안 좋다
🇸🇦 يشعر بتوعك
🇨🇿 necítit se dobře
🇸🇰 necítiť sa dobre
🇨🇳 感觉不舒服
🇸🇮 počutiti se slabo
🇮🇸 vera ekki í sínu besta formi
🇰🇿 өзін нашар сезіну
🇬🇪 ცუდად გრძნობა
🇦🇿 özünü pis hiss etmək
🇲🇽 sentirse mal
Word origin
The origin of the phrase 'under the weather' can be traced back to the British Royal Navy in the 19th century. When sailors became seasick, they were sent below deck, under the weather rail, to recover. The term gradually evolved to be used in a broader context to refer to feeling unwell or sick.