Woebegone: meaning, definitions and examples
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woebegone
[ หwล-bi-หgรคn ]
appearance, emotion
Woebegone is an adjective used to describe someone who looks sad or unhappy, often in a visibly distressed manner. It conveys a sense of despondency and sorrow, often suggesting that the person's facial expressions or overall demeanor reflect their inner turmoil. The term can also imply a sense of weariness due to ongoing struggles or hardships in life.
Synonyms
dejected, doleful, forlorn, mournful, sorrowful
Examples of usage
- Her woebegone expression caught everyone's attention.
- He walked around with a woebegone look after the unfortunate news.
- The stray dog had a woebegone demeanor that made passersby stop and stare.
Translations
Translations of the word "woebegone" in other languages:
๐ต๐น triste
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฆเคพเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช betrรผbt
๐ฎ๐ฉ murung
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐัะผััะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ smutny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฒใใใใช
๐ซ๐ท triste
๐ช๐ธ triste
๐น๐ท รผzgรผn
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุฒูู
๐จ๐ฟ smutnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ smutnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆฒไผค็
๐ธ๐ฎ ลพalosten
๐ฎ๐ธ sorgmรฆddur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะนาัะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฌแฃแฎแ แแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kษdษrli
๐ฒ๐ฝ triste
Word origin
The term 'woebegone' originates from the Middle English word 'woobegone', which itself is a combination of the word 'woe', meaning great sorrow or distress, and 'begone', suggesting the idea of something that has been caused to leave or to be absent. The word has roots in the Old English 'wลe', which is related to emotional pain or lamentation. The usage of 'woebegone' has been traced back to the 16th century, when it was used to depict a sorrowful state, often in literary contexts. Over time, its usage has expanded to describe anyone or anything that appears forlorn or troubled. The evocative nature of 'woebegone' has made it a favorite in poetry and prose, capturing the essence of emotional despair with great effectiveness.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #36,647, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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