out of spirits

out of spirits

In an irritable, dejected, or unhappy mood; feeling of despondent or discouraged. I think something is bugging John, because he's been rather out of spirits lately. After living in Florida for so long, these awful Minnesota winters leave me feeling out of spirits.
See also: of, out, spirit
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • out of sorts
  • out of humor
  • out of humour
  • be out of sorts
  • be, feel, etc. out of sorts
  • feel out of sorts
  • humor
  • humour
  • be out of humour
  • feel out of humour