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in a bad mood

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  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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“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

“It took me years to figure out why Hollan was quiet and in a bad mood on that day,” she says.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 31, 2023

One employee said they felt like Fallon's notes and feedback were more insulting rather than constructive, especially when he was in a bad mood.

From Salon • Sep. 7, 2023

That might’a put those two dudes in a bad mood for the rest of the day.

From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore

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