Synonyms for funk

Grammar : Noun

Spell : fuhngk

Phonetic Transcription : fʌŋk

Définition of funk

Origin : "depression, ill-humor," 1743, probably originally Scottish and northern English; earlier as a verb, "panic, fail through panic," (1737), said to be 17c. Oxford University slang, perhaps from Flemish fonck "perturbation, agitation, distress," possibly related to Old French funicle "wild, mad."

noun fear, depression

Example sentences :

I suppose you have been asking yourself of late, what if you were to turn out to be a funk!'
Extract from : « Echoes of the War » by J. M. Barrie

The word “funk” flashed through his mind, and left him wondering.
Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum

Bamtz in his funk was only too glad to see the Frenchman humoured.
Extract from : « Within the Tides » by Joseph Conrad

These beggars by the boat had every reason to go distracted with funk.
Extract from : « Lord Jim » by Joseph Conrad

It must be said, in justice to Schomberg, that he concealed his funk very creditably.
Extract from : « Victory » by Joseph Conrad

Then I turned to my psychological study, entitled "The Funk."
Extract from : « Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, February 23, 1916 » by Various

The fact is, I let Harry Tristram put me in a funk, you know.
Extract from : « Tristram of Blent » by Anthony Hope

And the white-livered accomplice is dithering with funk in there.
Extract from : « Ambrotox and Limping Dick » by Oliver Fleming

How could I funk in the face of their weakness—I, who lived aft in the high place?
Extract from : « The Mutiny of the Elsinore » by Jack London

A green hand was allowed one show of funk; but that was all.
Extract from : « All Afloat » by William Wood

Antonyms for funk

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