Malaise: meaning, definitions and examples

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malaise

 

[ məˈleɪz ]

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:

🇵🇹 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.