mope
word
Definition
To move around or act in a sad, depressed, or gloomy way, often because of disappointment or unhappiness.
Usage & Nuances
'Mope' is informal and often describes someone showing sadness by their body language or attitude, not just feeling sad inside. It's common to say someone is 'moping around'. More about visible behavior than deep depression.
Spanish: deprimirse - andar cabizbajoPortuguese (BR): ficar deprimido - andar cabisbaixoPortuguese (PT): andar cabisbaixo - andar tristeChinese (Simplified): 闷闷不乐 - 沮丧地走动Chinese (Traditional): 悶悶不樂 - 沮喪地走動Hindi: उदास रहना - मन मारे रहनाArabic: يكتئب - يتجول بحزن
Example Sentences
He likes to mope when he doesn't get his way.
basic
Don't just mope around the house all day.
basic
She moped after her friend moved away.
basic
He’s been moping ever since he failed that test.
natural
Quit moping and do something fun.
natural
She tends to mope whenever things don’t go her way.
natural