Dumps (Noun)
Meaning
An informal expression for a mildly depressed state; "in the dumps"; "have the mopes".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- I've been in the dumps ever since my favorite team lost the championship game.
- Her recent breakup had her feeling really down in the dumps.
- When he lost his job, he went through a period of feeling particularly down in the dumps.
- If you're feeling in the dumps all the time, maybe it's time to talk to a doctor about your mental health.
- After their argument, he stayed in the dumps for days, barely speaking to anyone.