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(idiomatic) Sad or discouraged, especially as indicated by one's facial appearance.

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down in the mouth

Source Word

down in the mouth

Adjective

idiomatic

(idiomatic) Sad or discouraged, especially as indicated by one's facial appearance.

Japanese Meaning

表情が暗く、落ち込んでいる様子 / 気分が沈み、元気がない状態 / 悲しみや落胆が表情に現れている状態

Despite the sunny weather, Tom was down in the mouth all afternoon.

明るい天気にもかかわらず、トムは午後ずっとしょんぼりしていた。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) Sad or discouraged, especially as indicated by one's facial appearance.

more down in the mouth

（ comparative ）

most down in the mouth

（ superlative ）