1
as in illness
the condition of not being in good health
Her symptoms included fatigue and general malaise.
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as in fear
a general feeling that things are bad or wrong
They blame our modern malaise on overuse of technology.
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Recent Examples of malaise
Existential malaise, the restless yearning for something new, dissatisfaction and indecision, even at times depression and despair, surely go hand in hand with consciousness.
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Wade Davis, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2025
Children often first show signs of malaise and a fever, followed later by reddish, irritated eyes, a cough and a stuffy nose as the mucus membranes and nasal passages become inflamed.
—Emily Baumgaertner Nunn, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
This suggests that mid-career malaise is more prevalent among highly skilled professionals.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The late Peter Green, who published a Catullus translation in 2005, tried to argue, from a handful of references in the poems to a lingering cough and chronic malaise, that the poet died of tuberculosis—then, as later, a killer of bright young things.
—Daniel Mendelsohn, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
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Wade Davis, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2025
Children often first show signs of malaise and a fever, followed later by reddish, irritated eyes, a cough and a stuffy nose as the mucus membranes and nasal passages become inflamed.
—Emily Baumgaertner Nunn, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
This suggests that mid-career malaise is more prevalent among highly skilled professionals.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The late Peter Green, who published a Catullus translation in 2005, tried to argue, from a handful of references in the poems to a lingering cough and chronic malaise, that the poet died of tuberculosis—then, as later, a killer of bright young things.
—Daniel Mendelsohn, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for malaise
Noun
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In 1976, the disease detectives were sent to investigate an outbreak in Philadelphia of a mysterious deadly illness.—
Casey Luc,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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Mahler died in 1911 from illnesses exacerbated by a heart condition, at just 50.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Hayes said he’s had to take a leave of absence from his job over the fear of what might happen to his family.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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Orr’s study also found that even as silence about climate change can spiral into deeper fears of speaking out, speaking about the issue can drive a spiral toward further discussion and action — and that individual conversations can play a surprisingly large role.—
Saul Elbein,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Harmattan facilitates the spread of diseases, such as influenza.—
Christophe Lavaysse,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Apr. 2025
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However, in the U.S., the CDC has concluded there is no evidence that pesticides are effective in preventing these diseases and does not recommend this practice.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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Now, in the case of the United States, there’s no concern whatsoever with what anybody thinks on the outside.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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That’s a major concern for media as advertisers review budgets.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Others say excessive fluoride intake could cause dental fluorosis, a cosmetic disorder where the teeth become mottled.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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Anxiety disorder Depression Panic disorder Other Medical Conditions Some systemic (whole-body) medical conditions are linked to photophobia.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Consumer sentiment fell sharply in April, marking the fourth consecutive month of declines, as an intensifying trade war fueled anxiety over American jobs and rising inflation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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For the next year, Munn battled postpartum anxiety.—
Danielle Pergament,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That sickness is caused by a virus typically spread by rats and mice.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2025
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And how people can like this guy is— that's a sickness, actually.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Supports the immune system and may help prevent seasonal ailments such as colds and flu.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
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Finally, Holiday has been playing through a nagging finger issue but also has a shoulder ailment.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Malaise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malaise. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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