malaise

English

/mæˈleɪz/, /məˈleɪz/

noun
Definitions
  • A feeling of general bodily discomfort, fatigue or unpleasantness, often at the onset of illness.
  • An ambiguous feeling of mental or moral depression.
  • ill Ill will or hurtful feelings for others or someone.

Etymology

Borrowed from French malaise (ill ease).

Origin

French

malaise

Gloss

ill ease

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