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in a bad mood

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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

Her co-star Burt Reynolds was in a bad mood.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

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

He said it was instilled in him to cook from the heart because "you can taste the love in the food" and not to "cook in a bad mood – because you'll taste that anger".

From BBC ● Mar. 29, 2026

It’s really hard to be in a bad mood after you do it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 18, 2025

“He’s in a bad mood today,” mumbles Christina.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth

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