malaise
/məˈleɪz/
noun
- A general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease, often without a specific cause.
- The patient complained of malaise and fatigue, but the doctor couldn't find anything wrong.
- A sense of malaise settled over the office as the deadline approached.
- After the long flight, she felt a vague malaise that made it hard to enjoy the vacation.
- A general feeling of dissatisfaction, unease, or lack of energy in a society or group.
- There is a growing cultural malaise among young people who feel disconnected from traditional values.
- The political malaise was evident in the low voter turnout and lack of enthusiasm for any candidate.
- The country's economic malaise led to widespread protests and calls for change.
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