Malaise

usgb/məˈleɪz/
noun

A general feeling of being uncomfortable, unhappy or not well.

She's been experiencing a general malaise since she received the news about her job.
Visual representation of "malaise" - A general feeling of being uncomfortable, unhappy or not well

Often appears as...

  • general malaise
  • feeling of malaise
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Broad Discomfort

Refers to an ambiguous feeling of discomfort, without specific physical symptoms.

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After the argument, there was a palpable malaise among them.
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Emotional Indicator

Indicates someone's general unhappiness, often without a clear cause.

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Tina's malaise since moving away is evident in her lack of energy.
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Non-medical Use

Can be used metaphorically to describe a social situation, not just individual feelings.

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The team felt a malaise after the loss, unsure how to improve.
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