Low spirits is a term used to describe a feeling of SADNESS, depression, or DISCOURAGEMENT. The crossword solutions for this term include DOLDRUMS (8 letters), DESPONDENCY (11 letters), MELANCHOLY (10 letters), megrim (6 letters), DUMPS (5 letters), DEJECTION (9 letters), BLUES (5 letters), GLOOM (5 letters), MOPES (5 letters), SADNESS (7 letters), and DISCOURAGEMENT (14 letters). All of these words refer to a state of low spirits, which can be caused by a variety of factors such as a difficult life event, a mental health disorder, or a lack of motivation.