What does mopey mean?
Mopey means Given to moping; in a depressed condition, low in spirits; lackadaisical..
Mopey
/ˈməʊpɪ/ · adjective
Meaning
Given to moping; in a depressed condition, low in spirits; lackadaisical..
Example Sentences
[T]hat is partly owing . . . to young Alexis having been desultory and mopy of late—not taking the interest in his music he did.
He got mopy and melancholy, and couldn't or wouldn't work.
In the 1980s, liberals nursed the fear that we really might be dwelling in an irrelevant cul-de-sac outside of the majority American culture. That kept us sullen and mopey.
Synonyms for mopey
Antonyms for mopey
Related Words
Word Forms
- mopier
- mopiest
- mopy
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for mopey?
Common synonyms include listless, unhappy, adiaphroistic, apathetic.
What is the opposite of mopey?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use mopey in a sentence?
[T]hat is partly owing . . . to young Alexis having been desultory and mopy of late—not taking the interest in his music he did.
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