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mopey

mopey

8 4.4
Feeling sad and quiet without much energy
  • adjective
  • /ˈmoʊpi/
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  • Whenever it rains, he tends to be more mopey than usual.
  • mopey and sad
  • so mopey
  • look mopey

Examples

Synonyms

sad
vsmopey
1.0

Feeling unhappy or upset because of something

is a milder, sulky form of unhappiness rather than plain sorrow
depressed
vsmopey
441 3.5

Feeling very sad and without hope

is milder and more sulky rather than very hopeless or clinical
melancholy
vsmopey
37 5.9

Feeling or showing deep sadness

is a lighter, sulkier sadness rather than deep melancholic feeling
gloomy
vsmopey
29 2.5

Feeling sad and without much hope

is less hopeless and more quietly sulky than full despondency
glum
vsmopey
23 4.1

Looking or feeling sad and quiet

is more sulky and passive rather than simply appearing gloomy
weepy
vsmopey
20 3.7

Feeling like you want to cry easily

is more sulky and withdrawn rather than openly tearful or fragile
mournful
vsmopey
18 3.9

Feeling deep sadness because of a loss

is less openly sorrowful and more quietly withdrawn in mood
morose
vsmopey
15 7.9

Being quiet and unhappy and showing little interest in others

is sulkier and less hostile, showing quiet withdrawal rather than sullen anger
dejected
vsmopey
5 4.5

Feeling very sad and not hopeful

is a softer, sulkier sadness rather than deep dispirited sorrow
melancholic
vsmopey
5 7.2

Feeling deep, quiet sadness

is more slight and sulky rather than deeply sorrowful or enduring
low-spirited
vsmopey
1 5.1

Feeling sad and without much energy

is milder and more inward, showing quiet withdrawal rather than open dejection
in low spirits
vsmopey
3.9

Feeling sad and without energy

is a quieter, more withdrawn low mood rather than general discouragement
lowish
vsmopey
  • Informal
5.4

Feeling a little sad or down

is more clearly withdrawn and sulky rather than just slightly down
droppy
vsmopey
  • UK
7.4

A person or animal with a face that looks sad and tired

is more about a sulky mood and inner withdrawal than physical drooping

Antonyms

93 1.6

Full of energy and active

15 7.0

Full of energy and cheer that attracts other people

How Sad

depressed
441 3.5
miserable
443 1.8
sad
1.0
mopey
8 4.4
down
  • Informal
24 6.7

Surface Forms

mopey positive

Morphology

mopey = mope (transparent) = mope + y

A straightforward adjectival formation from 'mope' meaning 'characterized by moping', so learners who know 'mope' can infer the meaning.

Etymology

The word mopey comes from the old word mope, which meant to be dull or gloomy and to move slowly because you feel low. Picture someone walking slowly with a sad face — that image helps you remember that mopey means 'feeling sad, gloomy, or lacking energy, often in a quiet or withdrawn way'.