Moping: meaning, definitions and examples
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moping
[ ˈmoʊpɪŋ ]
emotional state
Moping refers to the act of being in a state of deep sadness or dejection, often characterized by a lack of energy or enthusiasm. It typically involves sulking or behaving in a withdrawn manner. People who are moping might brood over their problems or feelings of inadequacy. This behavior can be a form of emotional expression, often seeking solace or sympathy from others.
Synonyms
brood, mourn, pout, sorrow, sulk.
Examples of usage
- She spent the whole day moping over her breakup.
- Instead of moping around, he decided to take up a new hobby.
- After losing the game, the team was moping in the locker room.
- He was moping around the house instead of going out with friends.
Translations
Translations of the word "moping" in other languages:
🇵🇹 moping
🇮🇳 मोपिंग
- रोना
- उदासी
🇩🇪 Moping
- Trauer
- Trübsal
🇮🇩 moping
- merana
- bersedih
🇺🇦 мопінг
- сумування
- нудьга
🇵🇱 moping
- smutek
- zdołowanie
🇯🇵 モーピング
- 憂鬱
- うつ状態
🇫🇷 moping
- mélancolie
- tristesse
🇪🇸 moping
- melancolía
- tristeza
🇹🇷 moping
- hüzün
- keder
🇰🇷 모핑
- 우울
- 슬픔
🇸🇦 المورفينغ
- الكآبة
- الحزن
🇨🇿 moping
- smutek
- zmalomyslnost
🇸🇰 moping
- smútenie
- skleslosť
🇨🇳 抑郁
- 忧伤
- 愁眉苦脸
🇸🇮 moping
- melanholija
- žalost
🇮🇸 moping
- svartsýni
- sorg
🇰🇿 мопинг
- мұң
- уайым
🇬🇪 მოპინგი
- მწუხარება
- დეპრესია
🇦🇿 moping
- kədər
- məyusluq
🇲🇽 moping
- melancolía
- tristeza
Etymology
The word 'moping' is believed to have originated in the early 17th century. It is derived from the verb 'mope', which has unclear origins but is thought to be a variant of the earlier term 'mop', meaning to move in a dull and slow manner. The concept of moping encompasses both physical and emotional withdrawal, expressing deep sorrow or introspection. The evolution of the term reflects how language often incorporates emotional states through vivid imagery, capturing the essence of being lost in one's own feelings. Over time, 'moping' has become associated with periods of reflection and sadness, frequently used in literary and colloquial contexts to describe a person who is visibly upset or disheartened.