ill-being

[ il-bee-ing ]

noun

1. state or condition of lacking health, solvency, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ill-being¹

First recorded in 1830–40; modeled on well-being

Example Sentences

For instance what on earth had possessed me to take such an interest in the well-being or ill-being of Major Sewin and his family?

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The ill being now irremediable, to make up the dress in the cheapest manner possible was the only consolation that remained.

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It is ill being prudent before experience, and wise before instruction.

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A widowed father in Emma's class is an ill being to live with.

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So the little play would end without ill being done to her or him.

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