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moroseness Synonyms

Another word for moroseness

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• noun (Context 1)

The state or quality of being sullen, gloomy, and ill-tempered.

Usage Example

"His sudden sullenness during the holiday gathering made everyone wonder if he had received bad news."

Strongest
sullenness
morosity
gloominess
glumness
Strong
surliness
dourness
melancholy
despondency
brooding

Opposites of moroseness

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

cheerfulness
joviality
geniality
buoyancy
lightheartedness
amiability
See all opposites of moroseness

• Nearby Words

moronically
morose
morosely
moroseness
morph
morphine
morphing

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