Basic Details
Word: Malaise
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A general feeling of discomfort or unease, often without a clear cause.
Synonyms: Discomfort, unease, restlessness
Antonyms: Comfort, wellness, ease
Idioms and Phrases
- Feeling a sense of malaise: To feel an overall discomfort or dissatisfaction about a situation. Example: "After hearing the news, I was feeling a sense of malaise about what was happening in the world."
- Social malaise: A widespread feeling of discomfort or dissatisfaction within a community. Example: "The community faced social malaise as many people were unhappy with the new policies."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The doctor explained that her symptoms included a general malaise, which could indicate a virus.
Example 2: After weeks of stressful work, he began to experience a malaise that made it hard to focus.
Example 3: The malaise in the town was palpable, as many residents were struggling with the changes in their lives.
Fun Fact
The term "malaise" originates from the French word "mal aise," which means "discomfort," combining "mal" (bad) and "aise" (ease).
Famous Quote
"Malaise is the dealer in gaslights and shadows." Adam Gopnik
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "malaise" mean?
a) A type of food
b) A general feeling of discomfort
c) A kind of game
d) A place to rest
Answer: b) A general feeling of discomfort
2. Which of these is a synonym of "malaise"?
a) Happiness
b) Discomfort
c) Excitement
d) Joy
Answer: b) Discomfort
3. Which word is the opposite of "malaise"?
a) Wellness
b) Discomfort
c) Unease
d) Restlessness
Answer: a) Wellness
4. Which sentence uses "malaise" correctly?
a) She danced all night and felt a malaise.
b) He went to school but felt a malaise.
c) The dog ran fast and showed malaise.
d) We ended the day with malaise.
Answer: b) He went to school but felt a malaise.
5. Which phrase means feeling discomfort in a community?
a) Feeling a sense of malaise
b) Social malaise
c) A walk in the park
d) A breath of fresh air
Answer: b) Social malaise
