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missmutig

morose

adjective MIS-moo-tikh Less Common
Mind & Emotions Attitudes

Also means

ill-humoured

Usage Note

missmutig describes a grumpy, ill-tempered mood, from Missmut (displeasure). It is milder than wütend (furious), signalling a sour disposition rather than open anger.

Examples

"Missmutig schob er den Teller von sich."

Natural Translation

Morosely he pushed the plate away from himself.

Literal Translation

Morose pushed he the plate from himself.

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