MOOD

Mood

A mood is an emotional state. Moods differ from emotions in that they are less specific, less intense, and less likely to be triggered by a particular stimulus or event. Moods generally have either a positive or negative valence. In other words, people typically speak of being in a good mood or a bad mood.

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mood

Noun

  1. A mental or emotional state, composure.
    I'm in a sad mood since I dumped my lover.
  2. A sullen mental state; a bad mood.
    He's in a mood with me today.
  3. A disposition to do something.
    I'm not in the mood for running today.
  4. A prevalent atmosphere or feeling.
    A good politician senses the mood of the crowd.

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. A verb form that depends on how its containing clause relates to the speaker’s or writer’s wish, intent, or assertion about reality.
    The most common mood in English is the indicative.


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