Mopish: meaning, definitions and examples
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mopish
[ ˈmoʊ.pɪʃ ]
emotional state
Mopish describes a state of being gloomy or dejected. It often conveys a sense of sulkiness or a reluctance to engage in cheerful activities. When someone is feeling mopish, they may appear withdrawn or lost in their thoughts, which can affect their interactions with others. This term is often used in informal contexts to indicate a temporary mood rather than a lasting disposition.
Synonyms
dejected, downcast, glum, morose, sullen.
Examples of usage
- After losing the game, he sat in a mopish silence.
- She felt mopish all day after the bad news.
- His mopish behavior was hard to ignore during the party.
- I could tell she was mopish from her lack of enthusiasm.
Translations
Translations of the word "mopish" in other languages:
🇵🇹 melancólico
🇮🇳 निराश
🇩🇪 traurig
🇮🇩 murung
🇺🇦 похмурий
🇵🇱 przygnębiony
🇯🇵 憂鬱な
🇫🇷 mélancolique
🇪🇸 melancólico
🇹🇷 melankolik
🇰🇷 우울한
🇸🇦 كئيب
🇨🇿 skleslý
🇸🇰 skleslý
🇨🇳 忧郁的
🇸🇮 melanholičen
🇮🇸 þunglyndur
🇰🇿 пессимистік
🇬🇪 მელანქოლიური
🇦🇿 melankolik
🇲🇽 melancólico
Etymology
The word 'mopish' has its origins in the early 20th century, likely derived from the verb 'mope,' which means to sulk or brood. The suffix '-ish' is often used to form adjectives indicating a certain quality or characteristic. The combination reflects a state of low spirits or being in a sulky mood. The usage of 'mopish' may have been influenced by similar adjectives that describe emotional states, emphasizing a transient gloominess rather than a permanent condition. Over the years, 'mopish' has found its niche in colloquial speech, arising especially in contexts where emotions are casually discussed.