Also means
moodiness
Usage Note
Trübsinnigkeit describes a clouded, gloomy state of mind. It is more formal than Traurigkeit (sadness) and implies a chronic tendency rather than a momentary feeling. The adjective trübsinnig is more widely used.
Examples
"Seine Trübsinnigkeit nahm in den kurzen Wintertagen zu."
Natural Translation
His melancholy increased during the short winter days.
Literal Translation
His gloominess increased in the short winter days.
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