Moping: meaning, definitions and examples

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moping

 

[ ˈmoʊpɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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 It typically involves sulking or behaving in a withdrawn manner.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

🇩🇪 Moping

🇮🇩 moping

🇺🇦 мопінг

🇵🇱 moping

🇯🇵 モーピング

🇫🇷 moping

🇪🇸 moping

🇹🇷 moping

🇰🇷 모핑

🇸🇦 المورفينغ

🇨🇿 moping

🇸🇰 moping

🇨🇳 抑郁

🇸🇮 moping

🇮🇸 moping

🇰🇿 мопинг

🇬🇪 მოპინგი

🇦🇿 moping

🇲🇽 moping

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,808 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.