mopey
Americanadjective
Usage
What does mopey mean? Someone who is mopey lacks vigor or spirit. They might feel glum, discouraged, or joyless.When your best friend goes away for the summer, leaving you with no one to hang out with and you feel lonely or sad, you might say you feel mopey. You might not want to hang out with your other friends or you may not feel like doing some of your favorite things. Or you might do them, but not with energy or a lot of enjoyment. You’re feeling mopey.Example: Juan looked pretty mopey after the exam, so I don’t think it went too well.
Other Word Forms
- mopiness noun
Etymology
Origin of mopey
Example Sentences
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“Some Folks’ Lives Roll Easy” is a mopey envy-laced song about how good others have it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025
The second and arguably more interesting notion Park plays with is Man-su’s crippling pride, which keeps him mopey and unwilling to consider part-time work.
From Salon • Oct. 7, 2025
To be sure, Longstreet had a lot to be mopey about.
From Slate • Nov. 20, 2023
He’s grouchy and dyspeptic in his costume, and mopey and floppy in his Bruce Wayne mufti.
From New York Times • Mar. 1, 2022
“Without evidence you’ve got no case,” said Mr. Shine, looking less mopey than usual.
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
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