well-being

[wel-bee-ing]

noun

1. 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

First recorded in 1605–15

Related Words

• comfort 
• contentment 
• happiness 
• health 
• prosperity 
• protection 
• safety 
• security 
• success 
• welfare 

When To Use

What does well-being mean?

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.