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Definition |
feeling unhappy, sad, or depressed |
Examples |
1) After receiving the rejection letter, Winnie was feeling
down in the dumps for the rest of the
day. 2) The actor couldn't shake off the feeling of being
down in the dumps due to personal
issues. |
Etymology |
The phrase originated in the 16th century and likely refers to the idea
of being in gloomy place, similar to a literal garbage dump. |
Synonyms |
despondent, low-spirited, disheartened |
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