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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.
Word History and Origins
Origin of well-being1
Example Sentences
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.
Sunday, “out of an abundance of caution and for the safety and well-being of our staff and visitors,” and that it expected to open again, per its normal operating hours, on Thursday.
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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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