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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

Etymology

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.