Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
down-in-the-mouth
idiom
/ˌdaʊn ɪn ðə maʊθ/
Definition
Feeling sad or depressed; unhappy and dejected.
Examples
- After hearing the bad news, he looked quite down-in-the-mouth.
- She was down-in-the-mouth after losing the championship game.
- It’s tough to stay positive when everyone around seems down-in-the-mouth.
Meaning
The phrase ‘down-in-the-mouth’ describes a state of being gloomy or dispirited, often reflected in someone’s expression or demeanor.
Synonyms
- gloomy
- dejected
- morose
- downcast
- glum
