Gloomy

usgb/ˈɡluːmi/
adjective

Feeling or looking sad, dark or without hope.

He sits in his gloomy room all day.
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  • gloomy room
  • gloomy weather

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Disapproving

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Mood Atmosphere

Gloomy often suggests a heavy, depressed, or melancholic atmosphere.

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The news put a gloomy mood over the celebration.
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Hopelessness Sense

Used to imply a lack of hope or enthusiasm, especially about the future.

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With the team losing by so much, the fans' spirits were gloomy.
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Emotional Weight

Conveys emotional weight; may intensify the feeling of sadness or despair.

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She wandered through the halls with a gloomy expression.
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