in low spirits

phrase

: feeling unhappy
Everyone was in low spirits because of the rainy weather.

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Short-term memory is something ASU will need following a disappointing loss to Eastern Michigan last week that left the team in low spirits. — Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 21 Sep. 2022 On the car ride, Williams could tell the teen customer was in low spirits. — Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2022 In the Heights, was in low spirits when his drama school gave away tickets to the original Broadway production of Lin-Manuel Miranda's first smash hit show. — Ale Russian, PEOPLE.com, 16 June 2021

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“In low spirits.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20low%20spirits. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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