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gloominess Synonyms

Another word for gloominess

Choosing another word for gloominess depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The state or feeling of being sad, despondent, or pessimistic.

Usage Example

"A sense of melancholy settled over the team after they lost the championship match."

Strongest
melancholy
despondency
glumness
dejection
Strong
sadness
moroseness
bleakness
pessimism
somberness
dreariness

• noun (Context 2)

The quality or condition of being dark, dim, or overcast.

Usage Example

"The heavy rain clouds added to the dimness of the late autumn afternoon."

Strongest
dimness
murkiness
Strong
darkness
shadowiness
duskiness
dreariness
obscurity

Opposites of gloominess

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

cheerfulness
brightness
optimism
radiance
joy
brilliance
happiness
sunniness
See all opposites of gloominess

• Nearby Words

glockenspiel
gloom
gloomily
gloominess
gloomy
gloop
gloopy

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Gloominess. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/gloominess
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