malaise

Example Sentences

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A broad malaise is sweeping office life at American companies, which appear to be in a race to find inefficiencies and cut costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The crisis in the chemicals sector reflects a broader malaise in the German economy, whose growth has trailed behind other major economies.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Often, the design’s playfulness obscures the protagonist’s malaise.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

The woeful record of the national men's team is also evidence for withering comments and the malaise is well-documented.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Just one shrill blow and you will see your animal shudder with malaise and repair at top speed to the safest, furthest part of its territory.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel