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- [ma-leyz, -muh-; French ma-lez]
- /mæˈleɪz, -mə-; French maˈlɛz/
- /mælˈeɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ma-leyz, -muh-; French ma-lez]
- /mæˈleɪz, -mə-; French maˈlɛz/
Definitions of malaise word
- noun malaise a condition of general bodily weakness or discomfort, often marking the onset of a disease. 1
- noun malaise a vague or unfocused feeling of mental uneasiness, lethargy, or discomfort. 1
- noun malaise A general feeling of discomfort, illness, or uneasiness whose exact cause is difficult to identify. 1
- noun malaise emotional unease 1
- noun malaise physical discomfort 1
- uncountable noun malaise Malaise is a state in which there is something wrong with a society or group, for which there does not seem to be a quick or easy solution. 0
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Origin of malaise
First appearance:
before 1760 One of the 46% newest English words
1760-70; < French, Old French; see mal-, ease
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Parts of speech for Malaise
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
malaise popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for malaise
noun malaise
- doldrums — A part of the ocean near the equator, abounding in calms, squalls, and light, baffling winds, which sometimes prevent all progress for weeks – so called by sailors.
- anxiety — Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness or worry.
- pain — physical suffering or distress, as due to injury, illness, etc.
- angst — Angst is a feeling of anxiety and worry.
- weakness — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
Antonyms for malaise
noun malaise
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- joy — a female given name.
- calmness — without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea.
- health — the general condition of the body or mind with reference to soundness and vigor: good health; poor health.
- soundness — free from injury, damage, defect, disease, etc.; in good condition; healthy; robust: a sound heart; a sound mind.
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