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malaise

/məˈleɪz/

Translations

malaisenoun

malaises

She complained of a vague malaise that lingered for days.

Elle se plaignait d'un vague malaise qui a duré plusieurs jours.

Additional translations

mal-êtreSens psychologique ou social, avec idée d'insatisfaction diffuse.

indispositionSens physique, souvent passager.

Synonyms

malaiseadjective

/məˈleɪz/

Used attributively before nouns to describe something characterised by general discomfort, dissatisfaction, or stagnation.

malaisenoun

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

She complained of a vague malaise that lingered for days.

A general feeling of dissatisfaction or stagnation within a group, organization, or society.

There is a growing malaise within the company that is affecting employee morale.

malaiseadjective

Relating to or indicative of a general feeling of discomfort or dissatisfaction.

The president's celebrated malaise speech tried to revive national confidence.