moods

NOUN

state of mind

Synonyms

STRONGEST

air atmosphere attitude aura character color condition desire disposition emotion feeling frame of mind humor inclination mind personality response scene spirit temperament tendency wish

STRONG

affection bent blues caprice crotchet cue depression doldrums dumps fancy feel individuality melancholy pleasure propensity semblance soul strain temper tenor timbre vagary vein whim

WEAK

high spirits low spirits

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike hate hatred physicality

STRONG

antipathy gladness happiness joy

WEAK

health

Example Sentences

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moods

After years of managing J.’s practical needs and mercurial moods, Ms. Eubanks saw a therapist who diagnosed her with a moderate form of PTSD.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026

Rather, the research reminds us of the powerful role our moods play in our investment decisions.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026

Inexplicable malevolence, dread-filled moods and worrisome behavior haunt his genre-speckled oeuvre, from 1997’s unnerving serial-killer freak-out “Cure” through his vengeance-fueled internet cautionary tale “Cloud” from two years ago.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026

In 2020, he announced that he had been severely ill as a result of lithium poisoning: a treatment aimed at stabilising his moods.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

So why couldn’t she just do her job and spare him her moods?

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo