Tuesday, December 04, 2007

Word of the day: Malaise

mal·aise n.
1. a general feeling of illness or sickness without any specific diagnostic significance
2. a general feeling of worry, discontent, or dissatisfaction, often resulting in lethargy

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Meanings/Synonyms:

depression (v.)
disquiet
dissatisfaction
melancholy
optimism (Antonym)

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