quality of life

noun phrase

: overall enjoyment of life : general well-being

… the male characters on the show not only have a better chance of survival; they're also more likely to improve their quality of life through friendship.

—Juliet Lapidos

specifically : the degree to which a person or group is healthy, comfortable, and able to enjoy the activities of daily living

Migraine is a common disorder that can severely affect patients' quality of life and daily function.

—New England Journal of Medicine

—often hyphenated when used before another noun

A number of recent surveys have identified noise as New York City's greatest quality-of-life issue.

—Tom Vanderbilt

—abbreviation QOL

Examples of quality of life in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Her curiosity about the world feeds her interest in helping people reduce the shopping noise and make decisions that just might improve their quality of life or make the everyday a little bit sweeter. —Isabella Ubaldi, Verywell Health, 19 Apr. 2024

The finding isn’t universal, and as many as one third of the patients still have an ongoing impact on their overall quality of life, the researchers said. —Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024

Looking at a number of factors including internet broadband, cost of living, and quality of life, the HR platform placed Madrid as the number one location for remote workers among 100 countries analyzed. —Chloe Berger, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2024

During the study, the participants completed questionnaires about their diet, eating habits, physical activity, and quality of life. —Sherri Gordon, Health, 13 Apr. 2024

But about half of cancer drugs approved via this route fail to improve patient survival or quality of life in subsequent clinical trials after more than five years of follow-up, according to new findings presented Sunday at the American Association for Cancer Research annual meeting. —Jonathan Wosen, STAT, 7 Apr. 2024

Research shows that people who feel their schizophrenia is stigmatized can have worse depression, social anxiety and quality of life, as well as lower self-esteem, social functioning and support from loved ones. —Katie Camero, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024

Many pet owners report that the oil has helped to reduce inflammation, alleviate joint pain, and improve their dog's mobility and quality of life. 3. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024

Devine also initiated the West Allis Neighborhood Associations Program and a Graffiti Abatement Program to help improve the quality of life in the city. —Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above