Definition

Noun: A general feeling of boredom, listlessness, and mild dissatisfaction; a state of low spirits or vague unhappiness.

Usage

The word "blahs" is an informal, plural noun used to describe a temporary, non-specific mood of boredom, apathy, or discontent. It is often used with the definite article "the" (e.g., the blahs). It describes a feeling that is not severe depression but rather a general sense of being out of sorts or unenthusiastic.

Examples

• I can't seem to get motivated today; I just have the blahs.
• She was suffering from a case of the blahs after the long, grey winter.
• A good workout is the best cure for the blahs.

Advanced Usage

• "a case of the blahs": A common phrase used to personify the feeling as a minor, temporary condition one "catches" or "has."
  • He's got a bad case of the blahs and doesn't want to go out.

Variants and Related Words

• Blah (adj): Used to describe something as dull, uninteresting, or mediocre.
  • I thought the movie was pretty blah.

Synonyms

• Doldrums
• Ennui
• Listlessness
• Malaise
• The dumps (informal)

Idioms

• The blahs: This is the standard idiomatic form of the word.
  • I need a vacation to shake off the blahs.

Noun

1. a general feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction