Find Synonyms

doleful Synonyms

Another word for doleful

Choosing another word for doleful that fits your sentence is easier when synonyms and similar words are paired with an exact adjective definition and ranked by match strength.
JUMP TO:

• adjective (Context 1)

Expressing sorrow; mournful, sorrowful, or melancholy in appearance, sound, or mood.

Usage Example

"The basset hound looked up at the dinner table with a mournful expression on its face."

Strongest
mournful
sorrowful
woeful
Strong
lugubrious
plaintive
forlorn
melancholy
rueful
dismal
Weak
glum

Opposites of doleful

The opposite of doleful shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

cheerful
joyful
merry
gleeful
blithe
jovial
lighthearted
See all opposites of doleful

• Nearby Words

dojo
doldrums
dole
doleful
dolefully
dolefulness
doll

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Doleful. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/doleful
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.