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well-being
[wel-bee-ing]
noun
a good or satisfactory condition of existence; a state characterized by health, happiness, and prosperity; welfare.
to influence the well-being of the nation and its people.
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of well-being1
Example Sentences
Police also said that well-being support was being provided to those involved and affected.
That concluded that mining activity reduced poverty slightly, but that there was significant "worsening of environmental well-being" including increased local water and air pollution.
TikTok said the platform offered a number of well-being resources as well as "strict rules against body shaming and dangerous weight loss behaviours".
“The safety and well-being of our visitors and staff continues to be our highest priority,” the museum said in a statement.
These cuts will also imperil the health and well-being of the American people, making the country less prosperous and dynamic, both in the present and for future generations.
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When To Use
The well-being of someone or something is its welfare or overall condition or state of health. A high level of well-being means that the overall condition is healthy and positive.Well-being can also refer to a specific aspect of one’s health, and it is often preceded by words like mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, and the like. Well-being is most often applied to people and communities but it can also be applied to things, especially organizations or institutions, such as a nation, economy, or educational system. It is sometimes spelled without the hyphen (well being) or as one word (wellbeing).Example: I hate to call out sick so close to my deadline, but I’m trying to prioritize my well-being instead of constantly pushing myself.
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