ill-humored
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An Alice in Wonderland-themed cabaret seems fitting as Cafe Nordo’s first show since early 2020 — an evening of lighthearted escapism as a welcome back from an ill-humored time.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 6, 2022
World number 36 Kyrgios labeled the French Open champion “super salty” — slang for someone who is aggressive or ill-humored — and only gracious after victory.
From Reuters ● May 16, 2019
By the end, the picture’s spirit is gloomy and ill-humored, as if it had tried hard to be a dark comedy and simply failed, leaving a vaguely sour taste in its wake.
From Time ● Jul. 14, 2016
“The rise of anonymous apps is most likely in part a reaction to the countless reputations the public has seen ruined by an ill-humored tweet or insensitive photo shared online,” he said.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 6, 2015
In the years to come, even though he had been ill-humored long before he discovered the moth, Pappachi’s Moth was held responsible for his black moods and sudden bouts of temper.
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
