donsie

or don·sy

[ don-see, dawn- ]
/ ˈdɒn si, ˈdɔn- /

adjective

Midland U.S. somewhat sick, weak, or lacking in vitality; not completely well.
Scot. unfortunate; ill-fated; unlucky.
British Dialect. fastidious; neat; tidy.

Origin of donsie

1710–20; < Scots Gaelic donas harm, ill + -ie