Ill-being

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The state of being ill, unhealthy, or unhappy; misery; miserableness. uncountable
  2. 2
    lack of prosperity or happiness or health wordnet
  3. 3
    Lack of prosperity, happiness, or health. uncountable

Synonyms

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afflictionailmentbluenessbluescoathcomplaint

Etymology

From ill + being. Compare well-being.

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