Meanings
From dump “a dull, gloomy state of the mind.”
How to pronounce "down in the dumps":
AU
Sad; lacking engagement or enthusiasm.
Example Sentences
1
I've been feeling down in the dumps ever since I lost my job.
2
She has been down in the dumps ever since her pet dog passed away.
3
He seemed really down in the dumps after his favorite team lost the game.
4
My friend has been feeling down in the dumps lately because of some personal issues.
5
I don't know why she's so down in the dumps today; maybe something bad happened.
