English Explanatory Dictionary

under the weather

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. ill or gloomy, especially from a cold or flu.
  2. Somewhat intoxicated or suffering from a hangover.
  3. Experiencing adversity.

Pronunciation

/ˈʌndə ðə ˈwɛðə/ /ˈʌndɚ ðə ˈwɛðɚ/ en-au-under the weather.ogg

Word forms

under the weather

Etymology

From under the weather bow (“affected by bad weather; seasick”); weather bow is a nautical term referring to the side of a ship exposed to bad weather.

Synonyms

off one's feed out of sorts

Antonyms

get over
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