malaise
|ma/laise|
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/məˈleɪz/
general discomfort
Etymology
Etymology Information
'malaise' originates from French, specifically the word 'malaise', where 'mal-' meant 'bad' and 'aise' meant 'ease'.
Historical Evolution
'malaise' was borrowed directly from the French word 'malaise' and has retained its meaning in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'bad ease or discomfort', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify.
After the long flight, she felt a sense of malaise.
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Last updated: 2025/02/15 03:23