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Cheerlessly: meaning, definitions and examples

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cheerlessly

 

[ หˆtสƒษชr.lษ™s.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

mood expression

Cheerlessly describes an action or state that occurs without cheer or happiness. It suggests a lack of enthusiasm or joy in the behavior or demeanor of a person. When someone behaves cheerlessly, it often reflects a sense of despair or gloominess. This word can be used in various contexts, such as expressing sadness, disappointment, or indifference. The term implies a contrast to cheerfulness or positivity.

Synonyms

dejectedly, glumly, mournfully, sorrowfully

Examples of usage

  • She walked cheerlessly through the rain.
  • He laughed cheerlessly at the joke.
  • They cheered cheerlessly at the game.

Translations

Translations of the word "cheerlessly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tristemente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฆเคพเคธเฅ€เคจเคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unglรผcklich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tanpa semangat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตะทั€ะฐะดั–ัะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ smutno

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฅฝใ—ใฟใฎใชใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sans joie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tristemente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท neลŸesizce

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šฐ์šธํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู„ุง ูุฑุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bez radosti

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bez radosti

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ— ๅฟซไนๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brez veselja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกn gleรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ัƒะฐะฝั‹ัˆัั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฎแƒ˜แƒแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ“ แƒแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sevinรงsiz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tristemente

Word origin

The word 'cheerlessly' originates from the combination of 'cheer', which can be traced back to the Old English 'ceor', meaning 'face' or 'countenance', and the suffix '-less', which indicates a lack of something. The word 'cheer' has evolved to convey a sense of joy or gladness since the 14th century, wherein it was used to express encouragement or support. The transformation of 'cheer' into a descriptor of a state devoid of happiness suggests a significant evolution in its usage, illustrating the complexities of human emotion in language. The incorporation of '-less' serves to intensify the absence of cheer, emphasizing both emotional and situational contexts where joy is noticeably missing. Thus, 'cheerlessly' captures not just an adverbial quality but embodies a broader commentary on the human condition, resonating through literature and common speech alike.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,069, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.