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