mopishness
Definition
- Noun:
- A state of being mopish: "mopishness" refers to a condition of being low-spirited, dejected, or given to silent brooding. It describes a persistent mood of gloomy, often passive, sadness or listlessness.
Usage Examples
- (A state of silent dejection.)
- (A pervasive mood of gloominess.)
- (A period of low spirits.)
Advanced Usage
"to fall into mopishness": to become suddenly or gradually dejected and withdrawn.
- After hearing the bad news, he fell into a deep mopishness. (He became visibly sad and quiet.)
"a fit of mopishness": a temporary episode of gloomy, silent mood.
- The child had a fit of mopishness after losing his favorite toy. (A short period of sulking.)
Variants and Related Words
Mopish (adj): given to or characterized by mopishness; sad, dejected, and silent.
- He sat in a mopish corner, refusing to join the party. (He was in a gloomy, withdrawn state.)
Mopishly (adv): in a mopish manner; with silent dejection.
- She stared mopishly out the window. (She looked out with sad, listless eyes.)
Synonyms
- Dejection: a state of low spirits caused by loss of hope or courage.
- Listlessness: a lack of energy or enthusiasm; a spiritless state.
- Sulkiness: a silent, ill-tempered mood, often from resentment.
- Gloominess: a state of being dark, sad, or depressing.
Related Idioms
To be in the doldrums: to be in a state of inactivity or depression.
- After the project failed, the team was in the doldrums for weeks. (They were stuck in a period of low morale.)
To have a long face: to look sad or disappointed.
- He had a long face all day, a clear sign of his mopishness. (He appeared visibly unhappy.)