ill humor

noun
UK /ˌɪl ˈhjuːmə/
US /ˌɪl ˈhjuːmər/

A bad mood that makes someone grumpy.

He was in ill humor all morning and snapped at everyone.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A feeling of mild anger or annoyance.

Her ill humor faded once she had a cup of tea.

3. A gloomy or unfriendly attitude shown toward others.

The ill humor in the room made the meeting uncomfortable.

4. A temporary state of being easily upset.

Lack of sleep put him in ill humor.