well-being

noun

well-be·​ing ˈwel-ˈbē-iŋ How to pronounce well-being (audio)
: the state of being happy, healthy, or prosperous : welfare

Examples of well-being in a Sentence

we're only doing this for your own well-being
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While some individuals and groups have called for a slower approach to gender-affirming care for minors, other pediatric gender care experts and advocates have said ending such care can have a harmful effect on patients' mental health and well-being. Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2025 The safety and well-being of our patients, visitors, and team members is our greatest priority. Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 23 Aug. 2025 Thus, young traders might be vulnerable to consequences that could impact their mental health, well-being, and livelihood. Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025 Dumas said he will not be bullied into silence and is concerned about the well-being of the FMU student body and alumni. Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for well-being

Word History

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of well-being was in 1561

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“Well-being.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-being. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.

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well-being

noun
well-be·​ing
ˈwel-ˈbē-iŋ
: the state of being happy, healthy, or prosperous : welfare

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