[Slang] IN A FUNK. - Overcoming Low Moods and Finding Happiness
In a funk.
/ɪn ə fʌŋk/
In a state of depression or bad mood.
Being "in a funk" describes a period of feeling low or in a bad mood. This slang captures the sense of being engulfed in a state of temporary depression, where one might feel unmotivated or displeased with life's circumstances. It’s not necessarily severe clinical depression but rather a temporary downturn in emotional well-being. Understanding and using this phrase can help in communicating personal feelings and seeking support or change when feeling down.
Example Sentences
I've been in a funk all week.
The person has been feeling down or depressed all week.
She's really in a funk today, maybe we should cheer her up.
Today, she is feeling sad or moody, and it could be helpful to try to improve her mood.
After the breakup, he's been in a funk, not going out much.
Following a relationship ending, he has been feeling gloomy and is socially withdrawing.