ขุ่นใจ

Explanation

ขุ่น literally refers to becoming cloudy or murky, while ใจ means the heart or mind. Together, the word evokes a mind clouded by lingering displeasure. It usually describes internal annoyance or resentment rather than an explosive display of anger. Common patterns include ขุ่นใจที่ followed by the cause, ทำให้＋person＋ขุ่นใจ for “make someone upset,” and มีอะไรขุ่นใจ for asking whether something is bothering someone.

Usage

It is commonly used when someone is bothered by a broken promise, a rude remark, unfair treatment, or another person's conduct. It also fits conversations about unresolved tension or resentment in a relationship.

Caution

This word is best used when a particular matter continues to cause displeasure, not merely when someone happens to be in a bad mood. Use โกรธ for anger itself and เสียใจ for sadness or regret. For water or another substance that is physically cloudy, use ขุ่น by itself.

1 feel upset synonyms

• ขุ่นเคือง

  khùnkhʉaŋ feel resentful

  ขุ่นเคือง expresses stronger indignation or resentment. ขุ่นใจ focuses more on an upsetting matter lingering in one's mind.

• น้อยใจ

  น้อยใจ is feeling hurt or neglected because someone seems not to care enough. ขุ่นใจ is broader and can arise from rude behavior, unfairness, broken promises, or other upsetting events.

• ไม่พอใจ

  mây phɔɔ cay dissatisfied

  ไม่พอใจ is the general term for being dissatisfied or displeased. ขุ่นใจ more strongly suggests that the matter is emotionally troubling and continues to weigh on you.