I am not feeling well vs I am not feeling good

Both phrases are commonly used in English, but they have slightly different meanings. 'I am not feeling well' is typically used to indicate that someone is unwell or sick, while 'I am not feeling good' is more general and can refer to feeling emotionally or physically unwell. The choice between the two depends on the specific context and the intended meaning.

Last updated: March 19, 2024

I am not feeling well

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that someone is unwell or sick.

This phrase is used to express that someone is not in good health or is feeling sick. It is commonly used when talking about physical health.

Examples:

I am not feeling well today, so I'm going to stay home and rest.
She said she's not feeling well and won't be able to come to the party.
He looks pale and said he's not feeling well.
The doctor told me to go home and rest if I'm not feeling well.
If you're not feeling well, you should see a doctor.

Alternatives:

I am feeling unwell
I am feeling sick
I am under the weather
I am a bit off
I am ailing

I am not feeling good

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express that someone is not feeling emotionally or physically well.

This phrase can be used to indicate that someone is not feeling well in a general sense, whether emotionally or physically. It is more versatile than 'I am not feeling well.'

Examples:

I am not feeling good about this decision.
She's not feeling good after the argument.
He's not feeling good about his performance at work.
If you're not feeling good, maybe you should talk to someone.
I'm not feeling good today, so I'm going to take it easy.

Alternatives:

I am not feeling great
I am not feeling wonderful
I am not feeling fantastic
I am not feeling awesome
I am not feeling amazing

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I am not feeling well vs I am not feeling good