malaise

Meanings

• noun

  A feeling of listlessness, depression, or low spirits; a state of stagnation or inactivity.

  - "The economic malaise affected millions of people."
  - "Her health improved after she got over her malaise."

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Pronunciation

1. /-ˈlɛz/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

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

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with malaise
maze , blaze , daze

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Variants

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malaise , malaises

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Etymology

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From French malaise, meaning 'ill-health' or 'discomfort'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'malaise' is often used in medical contexts to describe a vague feeling of discomfort or illness, but it can also be used more broadly to describe any sense of unease or dissatisfaction.

2. In French, the word 'malaise' can also mean 'discomfort' or 'uneasiness' in a physical sense, such as when traveling on a rough sea or riding a bumpy road.

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Related Concepts

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1. ennui: A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction with life, similar to malaise but often more profound and chronic.

2. melancholia: A state of profound sadness or depression, often accompanied by physical symptoms such as loss of appetite and insomnia.

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Culture

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In literature, malaise is often used to describe a sense of unease or discontent that can lead to more serious issues. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby', the character Nick Carraway describes the 'malaise' of the wealthy and disillusioned elite.

How to Memorize "malaise"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person feeling listless and unmotivated, with a sense of heaviness in their chest and a lack of energy.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'malaise' as a feeling of being stuck or stagnant, like a car stuck in mud.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the first few letters of the word: M-A-L-A-I-S-E. Each letter stands for a word that describes the feeling: 'M' for 'moody', 'A' for 'apathetic', 'L' for 'lackluster', 'A' for 'annoyed', 'I' for 'inactive', 'S' for 'sluggish', and 'E' for 'exhausted'.

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