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ill-be⋅ing

[il-bee-ing]
–noun
state or condition of lacking health, solvency, etc.

Origin:
1830–40; modeled on well-being
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ill-be·ing   (ĭl'bē'ĭng)
n.  Lack of prosperity, happiness, or health.
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