烦闷

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HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Rare

Definitions

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happy; entirely free from worry

When contrasting a gloomy mood with a cheerful, relaxed one.

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oppressive (of weather)

Can describe oppressive, dull atmosphere or mood, but more often for environment.

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jittery

When describing an agitated, irritable mood.

gloomy

When describing a depressed, gloomy mood.

Commonly paired with 心情 (mood): 心情烦闷 (feel gloomy). Also used with 感到 (feel) and 觉得 (think/feel).

烦闷 is an emotional state (gloomy, moody); don't confuse with 麻烦 (troublesome) or 烦恼 (worried), which focus on external problems or anxiety.

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他心情烦闷，不想说话。

He feels gloomy and doesn't want to talk.

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stuffy

bored

to feel vexed