Usage Note
Missmut describes a sulky or peevish mood, often shown in expression or tone. In Missmut verfallen (to fall into a sulky mood). The adjective missmutig is perhaps more common in everyday speech.
Examples
"Mit einem Ausdruck von Missmut verließ er das Büro ohne ein Wort."
Natural Translation
With an expression of ill humour, he left the office without a word.
Literal Translation
With an expression of ill-humour left he the office without a word.
Related Words
- Abgestumpftheit emotional numbness, blunted sensitivity
- Abneigung aversion, dislike, antipathy
- Anmut grace, gracefulness, charm
- Aufgewühltheit emotional turmoil, being churned up
- Bangigkeit anxiety, apprehension, fearful unease
- Bedrängnis distress, straits, predicament
- Bedrömmeltheit stunned, dazed emotional numbness
- Bedrücktheit oppressive heaviness of spirit, dejected low mood
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