in a bad mood

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.

Example Sentences

Of course, it may also have been that Hamilton did not turn up because he was in a bad mood after a difficult weekend and he didn't fancy arguing the toss over an incident that would make no difference to the result of his race.

From BBC

“Paul is an actor, and when I talked to him, you couldn’t really tell if he was in a bad mood, unless he wanted you to. And you couldn’t tell if he didn’t feel well, unless he wanted you to,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s really difficult to walk in there and be in a bad mood,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

When interviewed by police, Tailby said he had been in a bad mood on the day of their anniversary due to a cat.

From BBC

Related Words

• cranky 
• dour 
• gloomy 
• glum 
• grouchy 
• melancholy 
• mournful 
• sad 
• sullen 
• surly 
• testy 
• ugly