in a bad mood

Idioms  

1. 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.

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in a bad mood

People shared consistent reasons for this: the news put them in a bad mood, they felt overwhelmed and powerless to act.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 16, 2026

I’m not in a bad mood or anything, but we have two apartments, so when we get up, Hugh goes downstairs and I have my morning upstairs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 25, 2026

“Sophia is a huge part of our work family. I have never experienced her in a bad mood, and she sets the tone in the kitchen as well.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2025

"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 ● Aug. 10, 2024

I went shopping with my mom and sister, and my mom was in a bad mood because of parking spaces and lines.

From "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky

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