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down in the dumps

Sad; lacking engagement or enthusiasm.

Etymology:

  • From dump “a dull, gloomy state of the mind.”
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Submitted on September 01, 2009

Additional definitions for 'down in the dumps':

down in the dumpsAn individual with a mindset or appearance of being dejected, depressed.
down in the dumpsdown in the dumps is an emotional state of depression, immobilization, an act of vegetating, regressing.
Down in the DumpsDepressed and unhappy
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