bad mood

NOUN

tiff

Synonyms

STRONGEST

altercation bickering falling-out quarrel run-in spat squabble tantrum wrangle

STRONG

difference disagreement dispute fit huff miff pet row scrap sulk temper words

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agreement harmony peace

STRONG

happiness likeness sameness similarity

Example Sentences

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When interviewed by police, Tailby said he had been in a bad mood on the day of their anniversary due to a cat.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2025

"We lost a game and I was in a bad mood," he said.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2024

If it’s a rainy day, or my kids are in a bad mood, there’s one place we can go.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2024

From here the story starts churning, and Samet’s bad mood deepens.

From New York Times • Feb. 22, 2024

"She's in a bad mood," Gabrielle says, rolling her eyes.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton