“Malaise” (muh-LAZE) – from the French – is a general feeling of depression or unease.
Example (as used by Andrew Crumey in Pfitz): “Shortly after the birth of his second child, the Prince found himself in a state of malaise and dissatisfaction with life which manifested itself as a boredom with his wife, and an interest in one of the young ladies at court.”
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