Basic Details
Word: Malaise
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A general feeling of discomfort or unease, often without a specific cause.
Synonyms: Discomfort, unease, lethargy
Antonyms: Well-being, health, comfort
Idioms and Phrases
- Feeling under the weather: Used to describe someone who feels unwell or has malaise. Example: "I've been feeling under the weather lately, so I'm going to rest at home."
- In a funk: To feel depressed or in a state of malaise. Example: "After his friend moved away, he was in a funk for weeks."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After the long trip, he felt a sense of malaise that made him reluctant to do anything.
Example 2: The doctor explained that malaise can often be a symptom of an underlying illness.
Example 3: Despite the beautiful weather outside, she couldnt shake off the malaise that had settled over her.
Fun Fact
The word "malaise" is derived from French, where "mal" means bad and "aise" means ease, giving it a literal translation of "bad ease," which perfectly describes the uncomfortable feeling it's meant to convey.
Famous Quote
"The malaise of our society is a feeling of discontent that affects our well-being." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "malaise" mean?
a) A specific illness
b) A general feeling of discomfort
c) A type of food
d) A strong happiness
Answer: b) A general feeling of discomfort
2. Which of these is a synonym of "malaise"?
a) Comfort
b) Discomfort
c) Happiness
d) Excitement
Answer: b) Discomfort
3. Which sentence uses "malaise" correctly?
a) She felt a malaise after eating too much candy.
b) The malaise in the room was lifted when the teacher arrived.
c) The malaise took the exam first thing in the morning.
d) He painted a malaise on the wall.
Answer: b) The malaise in the room was lifted when the teacher arrived.
4. Which idiom means feeling unwell, similar to "malaise"?
a) Feeling on top of the world
b) Feeling under the weather
c) Jumping for joy
d) A piece of cake
Answer: b) Feeling under the weather
5. What is the opposite of "malaise"?
a) Discomfort
b) Well-being
c) Pain
d) Sickness
Answer: b) Well-being
