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in a bad mood
/ɪn ə bæd muːd/
feeling irritable or unhappy
She was in a bad mood after the meeting.
She felt irritable and unhappy after the meeting.
informal
Feeling annoyed, irritable, or unhappy
He was in a bad mood all morning because he lost his keys.
He felt irritable and unhappy all morning because he lost his keys.
Don't talk to her right now—she's in a bad mood.
Don't talk to her right now—she's feeling annoyed and unhappy.
This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversation to describe someone's temporary negative emotional state.
Collocations
in a bad moodfeeling irritable or unhappyin a good moodfeeling happy or cheerful
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Pro Tip
Context Matters
The phrase 'in a bad mood' is often used to describe a temporary emotional state, so it's not typically used to describe a long-term personality trait.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
While 'in a bad mood' is a common phrase, using it too frequently can make your speech sound repetitive. Try varying your language with synonyms like 'grumpy' or 'irritable'.
Word Origin
The phrase combines the preposition 'in' with the adjective 'bad' and the noun 'mood' to describe a temporary negative emotional state.
Usage Notes
This phrase is used to describe someone's temporary emotional state, often due to a specific event or situation. It is commonly used in informal contexts.
Word Breakdown
in
a state or condition
prepositionbad
unpleasant or negative
adjectivemood
a temporary state of mind or emotion
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