ill humor
"Ill humor" describes a state of mind characterized by irritability and bad temper, often making a person unpleasant to be around.
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Definition
B2General
(common)A state of being irritable or in a bad mood.
Example
- He snapped at everyone, clearly in ill humor.
- Her ill humor was evident from her curt responses.
C1Psychology
(technical)A disposition marked by irritability, annoyance, or displeasure.
Example
- Patients experiencing chronic pain often report periods of ill humor.
- The therapist noted the patient's ill humor as a symptom of underlying stress.
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