Malaise: meaning, definitions and examples

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malaise

 

[ mษ™หˆleษชz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling of discomfort

A general feeling of discomfort, illness, or uneasiness whose exact cause is difficult to identify.

Synonyms

discomfort, indisposition, malady, uneasiness

Examples of usage

  • I woke up with a sense of malaise that I couldn't shake off.
  • She couldn't concentrate at work due to the persistent malaise she felt.
  • The malaise in the air was palpable, affecting everyone in the room.
  • The malaise spread through the community, leaving everyone feeling drained.
  • The doctor diagnosed her with a case of unexplained malaise.
Context #2 | Noun

society or economy

A general feeling of unease or stagnation within a society or economy.

Synonyms

discontent, sluggishness, stagnation, unrest

Examples of usage

  • The country was in a state of malaise, with high unemployment and low morale.
  • There was a sense of malaise in the company, leading to decreased productivity.
  • The government's inability to address key issues only added to the prevailing malaise.
  • The economic malaise was evident in the lack of consumer confidence.
  • The political malaise was affecting voter turnout in the upcoming elections.

Translations

Translations of the word "malaise" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mal-estar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคธเฅเคตเคธเฅเคฅเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Unwohlsein

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ malaise

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะทะดัƒะถะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zล‚e samopoczucie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ€ฆๆ€ ๆ„Ÿ (ใ‘ใ‚“ใŸใ„ใ‹ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท malaise

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ malestar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rahatsฤฑzlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถˆ์พŒ๊ฐ (bulgwegam)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุนูˆุฑ ุจุงู„ุถูŠู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nevolnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nevoฤพnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ้€‚ (bรน shรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ slabo poฤutje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vanlรญรฐan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐา“ั‹ะผัั‹ะทะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฃแƒคแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ (dauflebloba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ narahatlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ malestar

Etymology

The word 'malaise' originated from the Old French word 'mal aise', which translates to 'discomfort'. It entered the English language in the mid-18th century. The term has been used to describe both physical and societal discomfort, reflecting a sense of unease or stagnation. Over time, 'malaise' has become a commonly used word to convey a general feeling of discomfort or uneasiness, whether in personal health or broader societal contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,721, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.