Sorrow sadness

Gloomy

Also known as glum, mopey, morose, sullen

Strength 2 of 4

A dark, overcast mood that settles over everything, so the outlook dims and little ahead seems worth anticipating.

In the body

  • Head and gaze dropping
  • A sluggish, dragging body
  • Sighing often

Needs behind it

When these needs aren’t met

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Softer and stronger

  1. Down
  2. Pensive
  3. Gloomy
  4. Heavy-hearted
  5. Melancholy
  6. Sad
  7. Tearful
  8. Depressed
  9. Miserable
  10. Sorrowful

Often confused with

Depressed

Gloomy is a dark mood hanging over a day or a spell; depressed is a deeper, longer pressing-down that drains interest and energy from most things.