English / idiom
feeling blue
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Experiencing feelings of sadness, gloom, low spirits, or mild depression.
In context
01
The dealer was feeling blue after his major commercial deal collapsed at the final signature stage.
02
Instead of feeling blue about losing an auction, analyze the bidding mistakes and prepare for the next round.
Synonyms
Downcast,melancholic,despondent
Antonyms
Joyful,ecstatic,upbeat
Collocations
start feeling blue,be left feeling blue,overcome feeling blue