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malaise

[ma-leyz, -muh-, ma-lez] / mæˈleɪz, -mə-, maˈlɛz /
NOUN
depression, sickness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
angst anxiety despair discomfort disquiet doldrums illness pain unease uneasiness weakness
STRONG
debility decrepitude distress enervation feebleness infirmity lassitude melancholy unhealthiness
WEAK
infirmness sickliness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calmness cheer comfort ease good health happiness health joy peace pleasure well-being
STRONG
ability soundness strength
WEAK
healthiness well-being

Example Sentences

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Blown out, extravagant, dripping with ferocious malaise and desperation, but precisely arranged for the maximum possible emotional effect.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Industrial stocks’ External link rising star has faltered, thanks to soaring oil prices, inflation fears, and a general malaise settling over the markets amid war in the Middle East.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

She tries to control her symptoms by using pacing techniques - a strategy that balances rest and exertion to minimise post-exertional malaise.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Cracker Barrel’s challenges reflect a broader malaise among casual-dining chains across America.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Poor Whitcomb, sighed the chaplain, and blamed himself for his assistant’s malaise.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller