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glum Synonyms

Another word for glum

Choosing another word for glum depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Looking or feeling dejected, morose, or quietly gloomy.

Usage Example

"The players looked gloomy as they walked back to the locker room after losing the championship game."

Strongest
gloomy
dejected
downcast
morose
Strong
sullen
despondent
crestfallen
dour
glumpy
melancholy

• adjective (Context 2)

Dismal, bleak, or unpromising in nature or outlook.

Usage Example

"The economist presented a rather bleak forecast for retail sales in the coming quarter."

Strongest
bleak
dismal
Strong
dreary
grim
depressing
somber
cheerless

Opposites of glum

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

cheerful
promising
encouraging
upbeat
rosy
bright
chipper
joyful
See all opposites of glum

• Nearby Words

gluelike
gluey
glug
glum
glumly
glumness
glums

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