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mope Synonyms

Another word for mope

Choosing another word for mope depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To feel dejected and apathetic, or to wander around in a listless, gloomy manner.

Usage Example

"Instead of staying indoors to sulk about the rain, they decided to visit the local museum."

Strongest
sulk
Strong
brood
pout
pine
languish
fret
despair

• noun (Context 2)

A person who is habitually dejected, listless, or lacking in spirit.

Usage Example

"Don't be such a sulker just because our weekend trip was postponed."

Strong
sulker
killjoy
pessimist
Weak
spoilsport

• noun (Context 3)

A state of low spirits, gloom, or listless dejection (usually used in the plural).

Usage Example

"A brisk walk in the fresh air helped cure her of a sudden case of the mopes."

Strongest
blues
Strong
doldrums
dejection
gloom
melancholy

Opposites of mope

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

perk up
rejoice
elation
cheer
joy
exult
optimist
See all opposites of mope

• Nearby Words

moose
moot
mop
mope
moped
mopey
mophead

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