DOWN IN THE MOUTH Synonyms: 168 Similar and Opposite Words

down in the mouth

adjective

Definition of down in the mouth

as in sad

feeling unhappiness after a disastrous date like that, anyone would be down in the mouth

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Recent Examples of down in the mouth The movie feels more than a little down in the mouth, even with its string of cliffhangers, some visually impressive, tied together with some ill-fitting comic relief. — Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025

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Adjective

You guys are so stunning 😍😍 So sad to not be there but cannot wait to celebrate the beautiful newlyweds!

— Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
And then there’s the sad, as when Earle cries about her breakup or reveals that her mother was diagnosed with cancer while Alix was competing on Dancing With the Stars.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of sad

Adjective

The beloved bald eagle and her partner, Shadow, had fans across the world captivated through Friends of Big Bear Valley's live-stream nest camera, and Jackie's death has left thousands heartbroken.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Lyman Dawkins, mayor of Gaffney, said he was heartbroken over news of the shooting.

— Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of heartbroken

Adjective

That two-run swing merely offset the shortstop’s second consecutive game with an error, however, in what’s been a miserable defensive season.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
These findings align with consumer confidence data from the Conference Board, which found earlier this month that baby boomers and Gen Xers are far more miserable about the economy than younger generations.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of miserable

Adjective

Neighbors said the rotten-egg smell has gotten worse over the last couple of weeks, even trailing to apartments across the street.

— Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
For Panama, the result is a wet season that’s already been drier than usual and is likely to get worse.

— Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of bad

Adjective

Pasadena residents are upset after a bloodied peacock was found in their neighborhood last week after what appeared to be a violent encounter with a mail carrier.

— Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Improved Digestion Bloating, constipation, acid reflux, upset stomach—all are uncomfortable signs of indigestion after eating.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of upset

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