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moody

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈmudi/ · UK /ˈmuːdi/

moody means: Often unhappy, easily annoyed, or unwilling to speak to people.

adjective

BAD MOODB2

Often unhappy, easily annoyed, or unwilling to speak to people.

  • He gets moody when he is tired.
  • She was quiet and moody all evening.
  • Why have you been so moody lately?

Similar words: sulky, gloomy

Opposites: cheerful

Common phrases: moody teenager, feel moody, moody silence

Questions about moody

What does moody mean?

Often unhappy, easily annoyed, or unwilling to speak to people.

What is moody in other languages?

Türkçe: huysuz · Español: malhumorado · Français: maussade · Deutsch: mürrisch · Italiano: scontroso · 日本語: 不機嫌な

How do you pronounce moody?

In American English /ˈmudi/; in British English /ˈmuːdi/.

How do you use moody in a sentence?

He gets moody when he is tired. She was quiet and moody all evening.

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