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woebegone Synonyms

Another word for woebegone

Choosing another word for woebegone 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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• adjective (Context 1)

Sad or miserable in appearance; visibly affected by grief, sorrow, or misfortune.

Usage Example

"The stray dog stood on the porch with a forlorn expression, hoping for a scrap of food."

Strongest
forlorn
crestfallen
downcast
woeful
dejected
Strong
lugubrious
mournful
doleful
melancholy
despondent

• adjective (Context 2)

In a dilapidated, shabby, or neglected condition; showing signs of decay or neglect.

Usage Example

"They drove past a row of dilapidated cottages at the edge of the abandoned mining town."

Strong
dilapidated
run-down
shabby
bedraggled
ramshackle
wretched

Opposites of woebegone

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

cheerful
pristine
joyful
immaculate
elated
beaming
upbeat
radiant
See all opposites of woebegone

• Nearby Words

wobbliness
wobbly
woe
woebegone
woeful
woefully
woefulness

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