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wellbeing

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌwɛɫˈbiɪŋ// well·be·ing
Definition

n. the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy. It covers both your physical health and how you feel in your mind.

n. the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy. Often used in professional or academic contexts to discuss holistic health, including mental, physical, and social factors.


SIMPLE

Exercise is very important for your general wellbeing.

CONTEXTUAL

The company introduced a new policy to support the mental wellbeing of employees working from home.

COMPLEX

Sociologists argue that measuring a nation's success solely through economic growth ignores the subjective wellbeing of its citizens, which may be declining despite rising incomes.

Usage

Typically used as an uncountable noun; occasionally spelled as two words ('well being') or hyphenated ('well-being').

Last updated May 6, 2026