Malaise: meaning, definitions and examples
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malaise
[ məˈleɪz ]
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.
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:
🇵🇹 mal-estar
🇮🇳 अस्वस्थता
🇩🇪 Unwohlsein
🇮🇩 malaise
🇺🇦 нездужання
🇵🇱 złe samopoczucie
🇯🇵 倦怠感 (けんたいかん)
🇫🇷 malaise
🇪🇸 malestar
🇹🇷 rahatsızlık
🇰🇷 불쾌감 (bulgwegam)
🇸🇦 شعور بالضيق
🇨🇿 nevolnost
🇸🇰 nevoľnosť
🇨🇳 不适 (bù shì)
🇸🇮 slabo počutje
🇮🇸 vanlíðan
🇰🇿 жағымсыздық
🇬🇪 დაუფლებლობა (dauflebloba)
🇦🇿 narahatlıq
🇲🇽 malestar
Word origin
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.