ILL-BEING Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

ill-being

noun

Definition of ill-being

as in unhappiness

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Recent Examples of ill-being Based on a dataset covering 34 countries from 2020 to 2023 from Sapien Labs’ Global Mind Project, the authors showed that ill-being is currently at higher levels at younger ages—and the trend is not a hump shape—across these countries. — Deena Mousa, Scientific American, 12 July 2024

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Noun

There’s something about admitting unhappiness that is a game-changer.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 28 June 2026
At least, this is the language of unhappiness on reality TV.

— Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 27 June 2026

Definition of unhappiness

Noun

Nonetheless, Simón stirs up the ineffable sadness that comes with wanting answers to the mysteries of your family — and then, like it or not, receiving them.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
There’s a frank sadness to nearly every scene, but also a tenderness and warmth between these two unlikely friends.

— Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026

Definition of sadness

Noun

The Charlotte region will start feeling like a frying pan come Wednesday, and forecasters expect the sticky misery to linger into next week.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026
But the misery of the heat would add to the story told over natural wine at a bar back home.

— Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 27 June 2026

Definition of misery

Noun

There have been few comments about improvements or calamities, other than the usual notes that battery life was reduced immediately after installation, which is commonplace.

— David Phelan, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Residents of La Guaira, ground zero of the calamity, said food and water remained in short supply, despite the massive aid effort.

— Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026

Definition of calamity

Noun

As our cantankerous lead, Molina harumphs lovably from scene to scene, conveying both his character’s indomitable will and the wretchedness of his grief.

— Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
Director Penny Lane interviews jazz critics who howl at his wretchedness, then balances it with fans who simply don’t care.

— Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026

Definition of wretchedness

Noun

President Asif Ali Zardari expressed sorrow over the crash and offered condolences to the victims' families.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Croatia’s World Cup exit was not without a fight, with a last-minute, stoppage time goal that likely had fans screaming at the TV in jubilation, and then in sorrow.

— Alex Connor, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Definition of sorrow

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