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Synonyms of malaise

6 similar words

Another word for malaise is doldrums. Other synonyms of malaise are unease.

Synonyms and similar words for malaise

nounA feeling of general bodily discomfort, fatigue or unpleasantness, often at the onset of illness.

  • uneaseTrouble; misery; a feeling of disquiet or concern.
  • doldrumsUsually preceded by the: a state of apathy or lack of interest; a situation where one feels boredom, ennui, or tedium...
  • ill at ease

nounAn ambiguous feeling of mental or moral depression.

  • melancholy
  • weltschmerzAn apathetic or pessimistic view of life; depression concerning or discomfort with the human condition or state of the...
  • angst

Meaning of malaise

  1. noun A feeling of general bodily discomfort, fatigue or unpleasantness, often at the onset of illness.
  2. noun An ambiguous feeling of mental or moral depression.
  3. noun Ill will or hurtful feelings for others or someone.

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Questions about synonyms of malaise

What is another word for malaise?
Malaise has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as doldrums and unease.
What does malaise mean?
Malaise means a feeling of general bodily discomfort, fatigue or unpleasantness, often at the onset of illness.

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