malaise /məˈleɪz/ noun3 •A feeling of general bodily discomfort, fatigue or unpleasantness, often at the onset of illness.Volkswagen’s travails are symbolic of the nation’s overall economic malaise and a political crisis that collapsed the government in December, paving the way for early elections Feb. 23. — 2025 •An ambiguous feeling of mental or moral depression. •Ill will or hurtful feelings for others or someone. formsmalaises