low-spirited

American  

[loh-spir-i-tid] / ˈloʊˈspɪr ɪ tɪd /

adjective

1. depressed; dejected.

   He is feeling rather low-spirited today.

   Synonyms:

   blue, dispirited, heartsore, sad

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low-spirited British  

adjective

1. depressed, dejected, or miserable

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Other Word Forms

• low-spiritedly adverb
• low-spiritedness noun

Etymology

Origin of low-spirited

First recorded in 1580–90

Example Sentences

I was still far from well, low-spirited and out of humour with myself and the whole world.

From The Monctons A Novel: Volume 2 (of 2) by Moodie, Susanna

You see a year ago last spring I was very low-spirited.

From Brenda's Ward A Sequel to 'Amy in Acadia' by Reed, Helen Leah

The widow rallied him on the subject, but this did no good, and only irritated him; he called her wicked, jealous, and blind, and would go away, low-spirited, carrying his treasure with him.

From Iermola by Kraszewski, Jo?zef Ignacy

I was feeling very low-spirited, and so weary of his tiresome ways that I began to cry.

From The Tree of Knowledge A Novel by Reynolds, Mrs. Baillie

I was not so low-spirited as on the last celebration of this memorable day.

From Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet by Kestell, J. D. (John Daniel)