adj. phr. 1. Under suspicion; not trusted. Joyce has been under a cloud since her roommate's bracelet disappeared. The butcher is under a cloud because the inspectors found his scales were not honest. 2. Depressed, sad, discouraged. Joe has been under a cloud since his dog died.
UNDER A CLOUD
Meaning of UNDER A CLOUD in English
American idioms English vocabulary. Английский словарь американских идиом. 2012