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Definition
- Adjective:
- Sullen, dull, gloomy: Describes a state of being sad, dejected, and lacking in energy or brightness. It often implies a quiet, inward, and prolonged sadness that affects one's demeanor or appearance.
- Somber, melancholy: Conveys a dark, gloomy, or pensive mood, often reflected in a person's facial expression or the atmosphere of a place.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Khuôn mặt anh ấy trông thật ủ dột sau tin buồn. (His face looked very sullen after the bad news.)
- Thời tiết âm u khiến tâm trạng mọi người đều ủ dột. (The gloomy weather made everyone's mood melancholy.)
- Cô ấy ngồi ủ dột một mình trong góc phòng. (She sat gloomily alone in the corner of the room.)
Advanced Usage
- Used to describe both people's moods/appearances and atmospheres (e.g., weather, settings).
- Often implies a visible, lingering sadness rather than a fleeting emotion.
Variants and Related Words
- Ủ rũ (adj): droopy, listless, downcast; often used for plants, animals, or people appearing physically wilted or spiritless.
- Cây cối ủ rũ vì hạn hán. (The plants are droopy because of the drought.)
Synonyms
- Gloomy: dark or poorly lit, especially in a way that causes depression.
- Melancholy: a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.
- Sullen: bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy.
- Dejected: sad and depressed; dispirited.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Tâm trạng ủ dột: a gloomy state of mind.
- Mấy ngày nay cô ấy cứ giữ mãi tâm trạng ủ dột. (She has maintained a gloomy state of mind for days now.)
- Không khí ủ dột: a somber atmosphere.
- Một không khí ủ dột bao trùm căn nhà. (A somber atmosphere enveloped the house.)