Malaise

Pronunciation: /mæˈleɪz/

Definitions of malaise

noun a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or uneasiness

Example Sentences

A1 I have been feeling a general malaise lately.

A2 The malaise in the office is palpable after the recent layoffs.

B1 The political malaise in the country is causing concern among the citizens.

B2 The economic malaise in the region has led to a decrease in consumer spending.

C1 The social malaise in the community is a complex issue that requires a multi-faceted approach.

C2 The cultural malaise in the country is reflected in the declining interest in traditional art forms.

Examples of malaise in a Sentence

formal The patient presented with a general malaise, indicating a possible underlying health issue.

informal I've been feeling a bit of malaise lately, just not my usual self.

slang I can't shake off this malaise, it's really getting to me.

figurative There was a sense of malaise in the air, as if something bad was about to happen.

Grammatical Forms of malaise

• past tense: malaised
• plural: malaises
• comparative: more malaise
• superlative: most malaise
• present tense: malaises
• future tense: will malaise
• perfect tense: have malaised
• continuous tense: is malaising
• singular: malaise
• positive degree: malaise
• infinitive: to malaise
• gerund: malaising
• participle: malaised

Origin and Evolution of malaise

First Known Use: 1750 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'malaise' originated from the Old French word 'mal' meaning 'bad' and 'aise' meaning 'ease'. It was originally used to describe a feeling of discomfort or unease.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'malaise' has come to be used more broadly to describe a general feeling of discomfort, unease, or illness, both physical and psychological.