Definitions

1. noun

a feeling of general discomfort or illness, especially one that is not caused by a specific disease.

“After a few days of overeating, she felt a malaise wash over her.”

2. noun

a feeling of discontent or unease, often caused by a lack of clear direction or purpose.

“The company was plagued by a malaise that affected morale and productivity.”

3. verb

to cause a feeling of malaise in someone or something.

“The news of the layoffs began to malaise the entire office.”