well-being
Americannoun
Usage
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.
Etymology
Origin of well-being
First recorded in 1605–15
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Example Sentences
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At Harvard, the Human Flourishing Program, under the direction of Prof. Tyler VanderWeele, studies and promotes human well-being and fulfillment.
Across Europe, 5-15% of children live with asthma, a long-term condition that can affect day-to-day well-being, place a heavy strain on families, and carry significant costs for society.
From Science Daily
And he said he had enquired after the well-being of the two officers involved during police interview.
From BBC
Mr Street became a volunteer with Brighter Futures, a local charity which offers services designed to improve people's health and well-being, after using the services himself.
From BBC
If you are focused on improving your financial well-being, it pays to look out for No. 1.
From MarketWatch
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