unwell individuals

[/ʌnˈwɛl ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz/]
noun phrasepl: unwell individuals
pessoas doentes; indivíduos enfermos
1. people who are suffering from illness or poor health; those who are not in good physical or mental condition
The hospital provides specialized care for unwell individuals requiring intensive treatment.
O hospital fornece cuidados especializados para pessoas doentes que necessitam de tratamento intensivo.
2. persons experiencing temporary or chronic health problems
Unwell individuals should consult with healthcare professionals before starting any new medication.
Indivíduos enfermos devem consultar profissionais de saúde antes de iniciar qualquer medicação nova.
In both American and Brazilian healthcare contexts, 'unwell individuals' is formal terminology used in medical settings, official documents, and health policy discussions. The term is more clinical than colloquial, reflecting professional and respectful reference to patients or those experiencing health difficulties. In Portuguese, 'pessoas doentes' is more commonly used in everyday speech, while 'indivíduos enfermos' appears in formal medical documentation.
NYC Slang
sick folks; people under the weather
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sick peopleill individualspatientsailing personsunhealthy people
Antonyms / Antônimos
healthy individualswell peoplefit persons

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pessoas doentes; indivíduos enfermos
Standard formal usage in medical and healthcare contexts
Rio de Janeiro
pessoas doentes; gente doente
Common colloquial variation
São Paulo
indivíduos enfermos; pessoas com problemas de saúde
More formal in business and institutional contexts
Portugal
pessoas doentes; indivíduos enfermos
Similar formal usage; also 'pessoas com má saúde'

Related Words

illnesssicknessdiseasehealth conditionpatient carewellness

Related Idioms & Phrases

under the weather
feeling poorly
out of sorts
não estar bem de saúde (Portuguese equivalent)
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