Feelings - Unhappiness & Disappointment

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doom and gloom [phrase]

a feeling or attitude that makes one believe that things can only get worse after a certain point

Ex: The environmental report presented a stark picture of doom and gloom , highlighting the devastating effects of climate change on ecosystems and biodiversity .

to [reduce] {sb} to tears [phrase]

to cause someone to cry or become emotional to a significant degree

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to [cry|sob] {one's} (eyes|heart) out [phrase]

to cry a lot and in length

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out of whack [phrase]

used to describe a person who is feeling mentally disturbed or unbalanced

Ex: All the fighting at home has really gotten Bill 's mood out of whack and on edge .

{one's} heart [sink] [sentence]

used to express one's sadness or disappointment about something

Ex: The moment she heard the news of her friend 's sudden passing , her heart sank , overwhelmed by grief and a profound sense of loss .

down in the mouth [phrase]

feeling sad or discouraged

Ex: After hearing the news , he looked quite down in the mouth and could n't muster a smile .

kick in the teeth [phrase]

something that proves to be very shocking and disappointing to one, in a way that ruins one's good mood

Ex: Discovering that his partner had been cheating on him for months was a devastating kick in the teeth that shattered his trust and left him heartbroken .

like a dying duck in a thunderstorm [phrase]

used to describe an individual who is really depressed or sad

Ex: When asked to give a speech in front of a large audience , John froze on stage like a dying duck in a thunderstorm , unable to utter a word .

(black|dark) [mood] [phrase]

a period of time during which one feels extremely miserable and depressed

Ex: Emily 's black mood was palpable as she sat alone in her room , consumed by a sense of despair and the weight of her personal struggles .

long face [noun]

a disappointed or sad facial expression

Ex: His long face spoke volumes about his feelings of rejection and heartbreak as he watched his former partner walk away .

out of sorts [phrase]

irritated, upset, or slightly unwell

Ex: The gloomy weather and constant rain left everyone feeling out of sorts , longing for a glimpse of sunshine to brighten their mood .

Feelings
Happiness	Excitement	Sadness or Discontent	Unhappiness & Disappointment
Anger	Rage	Losing One's Temper	Annoyance
Irritation	Fear & Terror	Anticipation	Shame & Embarrassment