Malaise

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -eɪz

Origin

From the French malaise ("ill ease"), from mal ("bad") + aise ("ease"). Compare ill at ease.

Full definition of malaise

Noun

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

Synonyms

• angst
• doldrums
• ill at ease
• melancholy
• unease
• weltschmerz