Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ill-being

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.70 in modern English

Syllables
il-l-be-ing
IPA
11
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
4
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The state of being ill, unhealthy, or unhappy; misery; miserableness.

Uncountable

noun

Lack of prosperity, happiness, or health.

Uncountable

Etymology

From ill + being. Compare well-being.

Usage

Synonyms

affliction unhappiness ailment coath complaint disease disorder egritude ill health illness indisposition sickness

Antonyms

well-being

Questions

What does ill-being mean?
The state of being ill, unhealthy, or unhappy; misery; miserableness.
Where does ill-being come from?
From ill + being. Compare well-being.

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