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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
The early onset of virus symptoms—headache, malaise, fatigue—can also be signs of a carbon monoxide leak.
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Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2025
Players hoping to avoid the afternoon heat and post-lunch malaise appreciated the move to the morning.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 17 June 2025
The movie lags, then strains to get to the next game at the exact time the malaise sets in.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 22 May 2025
Gunnar Henderson, coming off a 37-homer season, and several of his infield sidekicks also suffered from a team-wide malaise.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
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Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2025
Players hoping to avoid the afternoon heat and post-lunch malaise appreciated the move to the morning.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 17 June 2025
The movie lags, then strains to get to the next game at the exact time the malaise sets in.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 22 May 2025
Gunnar Henderson, coming off a 37-homer season, and several of his infield sidekicks also suffered from a team-wide malaise.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for malaise
Noun
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All these conversations are being had now because of King Charles’ illness.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
21 July 2025
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Hospitals will close, Americans will go hungry and die of preventable illnesses, but at least there will be far more detention space for our neighbors.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
20 July 2025
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Concerns of fear growing in migrant communities Mora said this issue runs deep for him and others who work in immigration law.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
23 July 2025
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And Pascal’s performance is so raw and refreshing because the actor isn’t afraid to lead with that fear.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
22 July 2025
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Ten major warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease include memory loss, apathy, confusion about time or place, poor judgment, and difficulty with planning or organizing.—
Esther Heerema,
Verywell Health,
22 July 2025
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In January 2020, Ozzy appeared on Good Morning America with his wife and manager, Sharon Osbourne and their children, Jack Osbourne and Kelly Osbourne, and revealed that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Privacy and security concerns with smart thermostats These programs also raise important data privacy concerns.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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The report found that concerns were often handled informally without adequate record-keeping, and that freelance staff felt reluctant to complain due to job insecurity.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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Four conditions qualify: schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder and delusional disorder.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
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At the time, Sophie was just one of 30 people to ever be confirmed with this genetic disorder.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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This can cause unnecessary anxiety and concern for the dog.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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This is the current situation: Certainly, a trend of appreciating precious metals is at work, but there is also the theme of ‘strategic and critical metals’ anxiety pushing platinum.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Minor gastrointestinal discomfort is probably the most common symptom; however, pathogens that may cause only minor sickness in some people may cause serious conditions or death in others, especially in the very young, old, or those with weakened immune systems.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
18 July 2025
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The medical group provides urgent care, primary care, telemedicine, women’s and men’s health services and specialized programs for weight loss, as well as IV infusions for people needing nutrients, hydration or recovery from sickness and hangovers, its news release said.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
17 July 2025
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But the truth is, the most common tomato plant ailments are relatively straightforward to manage.—
Paul Cappiello,
The Courier-Journal,
11 July 2025
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According to the 2nd century text, an unknown Roman senator who rose to the high rank of praetor once requested that Caligula grant him a leave of absence due to an undescribed ailment.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
10 July 2025
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“Malaise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malaise. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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