# under the weather

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈʌndə ðə ˈwɛðə/

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

## 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.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/under-the-weather