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
Composed of 'ver-' (prefix suggesting something has gone wrong) and 'Stimmung' (mood, atmosphere, tuning). So, a mood that has gone wrong.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Stimmung' as 'mood'. The 'ver-' prefix often has a negative connotation, like something is off or incorrect. So, 'Verstimmung' is an 'off-mood'.