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malumore

bad mood

noun mah-loo-MOH-reh Rare

Also means

ill humour

Usage Note

Malumore is formed from male (badly) + umore (humour, mood). The phrase essere di malumore ('to be in a bad mood') is the standard construction. Its opposite is buonumore (good mood). The plural malumori can also mean grievances or discontent, especially in a social or political context.

Examples

"Oggi è di malumore."

Natural Translation

Today he is in a bad mood.

Literal Translation

Today he-is of bad-mood.

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