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malaise

Pronunciation: /maˈleɪz/
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Definition of malaise

noun

[mass noun]
  • a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify:a general air of malaise [in singular]:a society afflicted by a deep cultural malaise

Origin:

mid 18th century: from French, from Old French mal 'bad' (from Latin malus) + aise 'ease'

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