in a bad mood

Idioms and Phrases

In an irritable or depressed state of mind. For example, Dad's in a bad mood, so don't ask for anything right now . The antonym, in a good mood , refers to a cheerful, well-disposed state of mind, as in When the boss is in a good mood our whole day goes well . The phrase in a mood , meaning “disposed” or “inclined,” dates from about a.d. 1000. Also see in the mood .

Example Sentences

"We lost a game and I was in a bad mood," he said.

From BBC

If it’s a rainy day, or my kids are in a bad mood, there’s one place we can go.

From Los Angeles Times

"Sometimes one of us would be in a bad mood or not want to go. It is beautiful looking back on it, but anything with children is quite challenging at the time."

From BBC

When I’m in a bad mood or bored or lonely or tired, it’s hard for me to self-regulate without food.

From Los Angeles Times

“Failure is a big thing to take or to learn from the game and in life. I think that was a big thing for me. Learn where I failed, and how do I get better with that? Instead of me failing one day and me going home and being in a bad mood, I really focused on, ‘What happened, what can I improve on, and how do I get better?’

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• cranky
• dour
• gloomy
• glum
• grouchy
• melancholy
• mournful
• sad
• sullen
• surly
• testy
• ugly