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I am not feeling well vs i am not keeping well

Both phrases are correct, but 'I am not feeling well' is more commonly used in English. 'I am not keeping well' is less common, so it may sound awkward to native English speakers.
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Last updated: July 12, 2024

I am not feeling well

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express that someone is not in good health.

This phrase is used to convey that someone is unwell or sick.

Examples:

  • I am not feeling well today.
  • She said she was not feeling well and needed to rest.
  • He called in sick because he was not feeling well.
  • Are you okay? You don't look like you're feeling well.
  • The doctor advised her to stay home if she was not feeling well.
  • Do you even care that I am not feeling well?
  • I am not feeling well today.
  • I want to continue speaking, it is just that I am not feeling well.
  • How can I act like I am not feeling well when I am feeling well.
  • 'Cause I am not feeling well.
  • «I would like some advice from you, because I am not feeling very well. I am in distress and I have even thought about suicide.
  • Call the army, I am not feeling very well.
  • I am afraid he's not feeling well. That's why I'm covering his class today.
  • No, I am with someone, but she's not feeling well.
  • Not feeling well, not feeling well.
  • But because of Han Kyul, my heart is not feeling well.
  • My friend's not feeling well, see.
  • Left, said he was not feeling well or something.
  • My wife's not feeling well.
  • Because Andy's not feeling well.
  • I'm not feeling well now.
  • I'm not feeling well, mother.
  • I can see that you're not feeling well tonight.
  • If you're not feeling well, we could reschedule.
  • I think Nana's not feeling well.

Alternatives:

  • I am not doing well
  • I am not in good health
  • I am under the weather
  • I am feeling unwell

i am not keeping well

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English. It may sound awkward to native speakers.

This phrase is also used to convey that someone is unwell or sick, but it is less common than 'I am not feeling well.'

Examples:

  • She mentioned that she was not keeping well and might need to see a doctor.
  • He's not keeping well, so he won't be able to attend the meeting.
  • The teacher asked the student if he was keeping well after noticing his absence.
  • I heard that John is not keeping well and has been advised to take some time off.
  • The manager told his team that he was not keeping well and would be working from home.
  • I am not keeping you in jail.
  • All I'm saying is I have had days to think about it and I am not keeping it.
  • I am not keeping you here for decoration
  • I see you're keeping well.
  • I'm keeping well out of this.
  • Its low dry matter content (less than 10 %) does not prevent it from keeping well until the end of winter.
  • No. You're keeping well, Tenar?
  • Dear Mother: I hope you are keeping well and not worrying too much about me.
  • You're keeping well, Tenar?
  • Keeping yourselves well, keeping yourselves healthy inside, is of paramount importance.
  • It is absolutely crucial that we involve the general public by keeping them well informed and by proceeding to consult them.
  • I see the commodore is keeping you well-employed.
  • Ollie Densmore's dead set on keeping that well to himself.
  • But European companies remain hesitant, despite low interest rates, keeping private investment well below its previous peak.
  • My new friend is keeping me very well-fed.
  • My new friend is keeping me very well-fed.
  • Whoever she is, he's keeping her really well hid.
  • Bouncing off satellites, he's keeping himself pretty well hidden.
  • Thanks for keeping Hankmed running so well while I was recovering.
  • Glad to hear you're eating well and keeping yourself...

Alternatives:

  • I am not feeling well
  • I am not doing well
  • I am not in good health
  • I am under the weather
  • I am feeling unwell

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