Malaise (Noun)
Meaning
Physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- She woke up with a general malaise that made her whole body ache and her joints feel stiff.
- The malaise that had been lingering for weeks finally started to subside, replaced by renewed energy and a sense of well-being.
- His persistent malaise had led doctors to run a series of tests to determine the underlying cause of his symptoms.
- After the flu shot, she experienced a minor malaise that resolved itself within a day.
- The cancer patient struggled with a constant malaise that made everyday activities feel overwhelming and exhausting.