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glumness Synonyms

Another word for glumness

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A state or feeling of quiet dejection, sullenness, or gloomy sadness.

Usage Example

"A sense of gloominess settled over the locker room after the team lost the championship game in the final seconds."

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gloominess
gloom
sullenness
Strong
dejection
moroseness
despondency
melancholy
sadness
downheartedness
dourness

Opposites of glumness

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

cheerfulness
joy
happiness
gladness
elation
lightheartedness
mirth
buoyancy
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Glumness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/glumness
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