Meaning & use
mopey
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Sad, gloomy, and listless, often without a clear reason.
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He's been mopey ever since his best friend moved away.
Don't be so mopey all weekend—let's go do something fun.
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Informal in tone; usually describes a temporary mood rather than a lasting personality trait.
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