State of being: meaning, definitions and examples

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state of being

 

[ steɪt ʌv biːɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mental state

The state of being refers to the condition or quality of existence, especially in terms of thoughts, emotions, or physical well-being. It encompasses the overall mental and emotional state of an individual at a particular moment.

Synonyms

condition, situation, status

Examples of usage

  • She was in a state of being overwhelmed by stress.
  • His state of being was one of contentment and peace.

Translations

Translations of the word "state of being" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estado de ser

🇮🇳 अस्तित्व की अवस्था

🇩🇪 Zustand des Seins

🇮🇩 keadaan keberadaan

🇺🇦 стан буття

🇵🇱 stan bycia

🇯🇵 存在の状態

🇫🇷 état d'être

🇪🇸 estado de ser

🇹🇷 olma durumu

🇰🇷 존재 상태

🇸🇦 حالة الوجود

🇨🇿 stav bytí

🇸🇰 stav bytia

🇨🇳 存在状态

🇸🇮 stanje bivanja

🇮🇸 ástand vera

🇰🇿 болмыс күйі

🇬🇪 არსებობის მდგომარეობა

🇦🇿 varlıq vəziyyəti

🇲🇽 estado de ser

Etymology

The phrase 'state of being' originates from the Old English word 'stæt' meaning 'condition' and 'bēon' meaning 'to be'. It has been used throughout history in philosophical discussions about existence and the nature of being.