die Verstimmung
Translation
bad mood, displeasure, discord, upset stomach
Examples
Seine Bemerkung führte zu einer allgemeinen Verstimmung.
His remark led to general displeasure.
Nach dem Essen hatte sie eine leichte Magenverstimmung.
After the meal, she had a slight upset stomach.
Grammar Patterns
a discord ((between sb.)) a discord between sb. There was a discord between the colleagues.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Missstimmung, schlechte Laune; Antonyms: gute Laune, Freude
Etymology
From 'ver-' (indicating something wrong or amiss) + 'Stimmung' (mood, tuning). It signifies a 'wrong mood' or being 'out of tune'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a piano that is 'verstimmt' (out of tune). It sounds unpleasant. Similarly, a person who is 'verstimmt' is in a bad mood.