Intermediate Emotions & Feelings

Down in the Dumps

/daʊn ɪn ðə dʌmps/ idiom

Meaning

feeling sad or depressed

हिंदी मेंउदास होना, मन उखड़ा होना

Example Sentences

“He's been down in the dumps since he lost his job.”

नौकरी जाने के बाद से वह उदास है।

⚠ Common Mistake

Not "down in dumps" — the article "the" is required: down in THE dumps.

Good to Know

Synonyms
gloomy, downcast, blue
Antonyms
over the moon, thrilled

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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