ill humour

British  

noun

1. a disagreeable or sullen mood; bad temper

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Other Word Forms

• ill-humoured
  adjective
• ill-humouredly
  adverb

Example Sentences

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ill humour

The Baron addressed himself in ill humour to Alfred, and the conversation took a different turn.

From The Pictures; The Betrothing Novels by Thirlwall, Connop

He showed not, indeed, the slightest ill humour, the slightest change of affection towards his brother.

From Henry of Guise; (Vol. I of 3) or, The States of Blois by James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford)

Nevertheless she expected an answer, and, receiving none, the movement of her fan grew more energetic, and there was a degree of ill humour in the voice with which she said, sharply, "Elise!"

From Quicksands by Streckfuss, Adolph

Artie, however, was a good-natured little fellow, and had the tact simply to whistle, and leave his brother to get over his ill humour.

From The Third Class at Miss Kaye's A School Story by Brazil, Angela

But he happened to be in an ill humour, and refused her, telling her he had none.

From Algic Researches, Comprising Inquiries Respecting the Mental Characteristics of the North American Indians, Vol. 2 of 2 Indian Tales and Legends by Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe