malaise (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /məˈleɪz/

Definition

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

Examples

• He experienced a vague malaise that lasted for several days.

• The economic malaise affected businesses across the country.

• She attributed her low mood to a general malaise, not a specific problem.

Synonyms of malaise

Words with a similar meaning to malaise:

• discomfort
• unease
• ailment
• malaise

Antonyms of malaise

Words with the opposite meaning to malaise:

• well-being
• comfort
• health

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