ill humor
Definition
Noun: - An angry and disagreeable mood: A temporary state of mind characterized by irritability, bad temper, and a tendency to be easily annoyed or upset.
Usage
The term "ill humor" is a formal or literary way to describe a person's cross or irritable state. It refers to a mood, not a permanent personality trait. It is often used to explain someone's negative reactions or behavior at a specific time.
Examples
- Noun:
- He woke up in an ill humor and snapped at everyone at breakfast.
- The constant delays put the entire team in a state of ill humor.
- She tried to apologize for her ill humor, blaming it on a lack of sleep.
Advanced Usage
"to be in an ill humor": To be in a bad mood.
- The manager is in an ill humor today, so it's best to avoid asking for favors.
"a fit of ill humor": A sudden, short period of bad temper.
- He threw the book down in a fit of ill humor.
Variants and Related Words
Ill-humored (adj): Having or showing a bad temper; irritable.
- The ill-humored clerk made the shopping experience unpleasant.
Good humor (n): The opposite state; a cheerful and agreeable mood.
- Her constant good humor made her a pleasure to be around.
Synonyms
- Bad temper: A disposition to become angry easily.
- Irritability: The quality of being easily annoyed or provoked.
- Crankiness: Informal term for being irritable or in a bad mood.
- Surliness: A rude, bad-tempered, unfriendly manner.
Antonyms
- Good humor: A cheerful and cooperative mood.
- Amiability: The quality of having a friendly and pleasant manner.
- Cheerfulness: The state of being noticeably happy and optimistic.
Noun
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an angry and disagreeable mood
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