Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

blue-funk

noun
/bluː fʌŋk/
Definition
A state of deep gloom or depression.
Examples
  • After losing his job, he fell into a blue-funk that lasted for weeks.
  • She often found herself in a blue-funk during the winter months due to the lack of sunlight.
  • To combat the blue-funk, he started journaling his thoughts and feelings.
Meaning
The term ‘blue-funk’ refers to a feeling of sadness or melancholy that can be overwhelming. It conveys a sense of being lost in one’s emotions and struggling to find a way out of negativity.
Synonyms
  • depression
  • melancholy
  • gloom
  • sorrow
  • despondency