dumpish

The child looks dumpish after losing his toy.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Sorrowful or melancholic: "dumpish" describes a state of being sad, gloomy, or dejected in mood.
   • Dispirited: Feeling low in spirits, lacking energy or enthusiasm.

Usage Examples

• (She was feeling sad and gloomy.)
• (The weather caused a melancholic mood.)

Advanced Usage

• "to be in a dumpish mood": to be in a state of sadness or depression.
  • He was in a dumpish mood after failing the exam. (He felt dejected and low.)

Variants and Related Words

• Dumpishness (n): the quality or state of being sad or gloomy.
  • His dumpishness was evident in his quiet demeanor. (His sadness was obvious.)

Synonyms

• Melancholy: a deep, persistent sadness.
• Gloomy: dark or poorly lit, often used figuratively for a sad mood.
• Dejected: sad and dispirited.

Related Idioms

• In the dumps: feeling sad or depressed.
  • She has been in the dumps since her pet died. (She has been feeling very sad.)