malaise
2 synonyms for malaise, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A vague feeling of physical discomfort or unease, often an early sign of illness.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use malaise
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a general malaise
economic malaise
a sense of malaise
Etymology
From French malaise, literally "ill ease" — mal- ("bad") plus aise ("ease").
Full origin of malaise →Frequently asked questions
What does “malaise” mean?
The word “malaise” means a vague feeling of physical discomfort or unease, often an early sign of illness. In plain terms, a vague sense that something is wrong, whether it is your body feeling off or a whole society feeling down.
How do you pronounce “malaise”?
“Malaise” is pronounced muh-LAYZ (/məˈleɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “malaise” in a sentence?
Here is “malaise” used in a sentence: “She woke up with a mild malaise and a slight fever.”
What part of speech is “malaise”?
“Malaise” is a noun.
Where does the word “malaise” come from?
The word “malaise” comes from French. From French malaise, literally "ill ease" — mal- ("bad") plus aise ("ease").
How many meanings does “malaise” have?
“Malaise” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a vague feeling of physical discomfort or unease, often an early sign of illness.
