Meaning
feeling unwell; unease
- A vague physical discomfort, indisposition, or nausea
- A feeling of psychological unease, anxiety, or widespread social discontent
In a sentence
Ho avvertito un improvviso malessere e sono dovuto tornare a casa.
I felt a sudden indisposition and had to go back home.
Lo sciopero riflette un profondo malessere tra i lavoratori della fabbrica.
The strike reflects deep unrest among the factory workers.
Se il malessere persiste fino a domani, chiama il medico.
If the discomfort persists until tomorrow, call the doctor.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| malessere | masculine · singular |
| malesseri | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Compound formed from 'male' + 'essere'. The plural 'malesseri' is especially common in figurative contexts describing social or psychological unrest.
- Can describe both physical sickness ('senso di malessere') and social tension ('malessere sociale').