Down in the mouth Meaning in English
expression
ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmaʊθ
DOWN-in-thuh-MOWTH
dˈaʊn/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /mʌʊθ
DOWN-in-thuh-MOWTH
Definition
If you are 'down in the mouth', you feel sad, disappointed, or discouraged.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal and somewhat old-fashioned expression, mainly used in spoken English. It's similar to 'feeling blue' or 'down'. Not used to describe deep clinical depression. Often used about someone's appearance or mood: 'look down in the mouth'.
Spanish: decaído - desanimado - deprimidoPortuguese (BR): desanimado - abatidoPortuguese (PT): em baixo - abatidoChinese (Simplified): 情绪低落 - 垂头丧气Chinese (Traditional): 情緒低落 - 垂頭喪氣Hindi: उदास - मायूसArabic: حزين - مكتئبBengali: হতাশ - মন খারাপ - নিরুত্তাপRussian: унылый - подавленныйJapanese: 元気がない - 落ち込んでいるVietnamese: chán nản - buồn bãKorean: 풀이 죽은 - 기운이 없는Turkish: moralı bozuk - surat asıkUrdu: مایوس - دل گرفتہIndonesian: murung - lesu
Example Sentences
Why are you down in the mouth today?
basic
He looked down in the mouth after the test results.
basic
Don’t be down in the mouth; things will get better.
basic
She’s been down in the mouth ever since she lost her job.
natural
You seemed a bit down in the mouth at the party last night.
natural
Whenever the weather is gloomy, I get down in the mouth too.
natural