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I am not feeling well today. vs I am ill today.

These phrases are both correct and interchangeable—they communicate the idea that an individual is feeling sick or experiencing an illness on a specific day. The choice between 'not feeling well' and 'ill' is a matter of personal preference or style, as both convey the same meaning.
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Last updated: July 10, 2024

I am not feeling well today.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express that someone is not feeling well on a particular day.

This phrase is used to convey that the speaker is experiencing discomfort, sickness, or unease on the current day.

Examples:

  • I am not feeling well today, so I won't be able to come to work.
  • She said she is not feeling well today and needs to rest.
  • Not feeling well today, I think I'll stay home and relax.
  • Sorry, I'm not feeling well today, can we reschedule our meeting?
  • He mentioned he was not feeling well today and might need to see a doctor.

Alternatives:

  • I am feeling under the weather today.
  • I am a bit off today.
  • I am a little sick today.
  • I am not in good shape today.
  • I am feeling a bit poorly today.

I am ill today.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express that someone is sick on a particular day.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker is unwell, sick, or in poor health on the current day.

Examples:

  • I am ill today, so I won't be able to attend the party.
  • She mentioned she is ill today and needs to see a doctor.
  • Ill today, I think I should stay in bed and rest.
  • Sorry, I'm ill today, can we reschedule our appointment?
  • He said he was feeling ill today and might need to take a sick day.

Alternatives:

  • I am sick today.
  • I am feeling unwell today.
  • I am not well today.
  • I am under the weather today.
  • I am feeling poorly today.

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