Mood Descriptors

noun a state of boredom or lack of motivation

• The patient was experiencing a case of the blahs, which is a common symptom of depression.
• I've been feeling the blahs lately, just can't seem to shake this feeling of boredom.
• I hit a wall of the blahs last week and couldn't get anything done.
• Sometimes life throws you a curveball and you just have to push through the blahs to get to the other side.

noun a mood or period of serious or melancholy reflection

• She was lost in a brown study, deep in thought about the implications of the new policy.
• He went into a brown study after hearing the news, staring off into space with a puzzled look on his face.
• I found myself in a brown study trying to figure out how to fix my car without spending too much money.
• The artist sat in a brown study, contemplating the meaning behind his latest masterpiece.

noun an emotional state or reaction

adjective expressing emotion or sensitivity

• The patient described a sharp shooting feeling in their lower back.
• I have a gut feeling that something is not right.
• I'm catching good vibes and feeling myself today.
• She couldn't shake the feeling of being watched, even though she was alone.