all-overishness
Definition
- Noun:
- A general feeling of physical discomfort or unease: "all-overishness" refers to a vague, indefinite sensation of being unwell or out of sorts, often involving aches or malaise throughout the entire body. It is a somewhat informal or dated term.
Usage Examples
- (A general feeling of physical discomfort or malaise.)
- (A vague, body-wide sensation of being unwell.)
Advanced Usage
"A touch of all-overishness": a mild or slight case of general discomfort.
- I think I have a touch of all-overishness from the change in weather. (A minor, non-specific feeling of being unwell.)
"All-overishness of the spirit": a metaphorical extension meaning a general emotional or mental unease.
- The uncertainty of the future left him with an all-overishness of the spirit. (A vague sense of emotional discomfort or restlessness.)
Variants and Related Words
All-overish (adj): describing the state of feeling generally unwell or uneasy.
- She felt all-overish after eating the strange food. (Experiencing a vague bodily discomfort.)
All-over (adj): covering the entire surface or body (used in compound forms like "all-over pain").
- He had an all-over ache after the workout. (Pain throughout the whole body.)
Synonyms
- Malaise: a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease.
- Lassitude: a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy.
- Indisposition: a slight illness or unwillingness to do something.
- Queasiness: a feeling of sickness or unease, often in the stomach (more specific than all-overishness).
Related Idioms
Out of sorts: slightly unwell or in a bad mood.
- I'm feeling a bit out of sorts today — maybe it's the cold. (Experiencing mild illness or irritability.)
Under the weather: slightly ill or not feeling well.
- She stayed home because she was under the weather. (Suffering from a minor illness.)