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malaise

mal·aise [ mə láyz, ma láyz, mə léz ] (plural mal·aises)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. feeling of illness: a general feeling of illness or sickness of no diagnostic significance

2. general feeling of discontent: a general feeling of worry, discontent, or dissatisfaction, often resulting in lethargy

[Mid-18th century. < French, "ill ease" < aise "comfort"]
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