low spirits
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Rebuilder of the adrenals, borage is a deep-acting nervine suited to times of exhaustion and low spirits.
From Salon • Jan. 31, 2024
"Everyone else who also came from Shanghai are all in pretty low spirits," he told the BBC.
From BBC • Aug. 8, 2022
Taking a moment to recognize efforts and having fun as a team can help to elevate low spirits, and therefore many employers are adamant about plowing ahead with a holiday celebration.
From New York Times • Dec. 3, 2020
The lesson appears to be that there’s no immunity, among the missileers at various ranks, from poor judgment and low spirits while pursuing their marginalized profession.
From Slate • Apr. 14, 2014
He did not vocally respond, a sign with him that he was in low spirits.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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